What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance position at SAIC?
Job ID 2614117
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-06-30
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Radar Signals Engineer to conduct technical modeling of ground-based space surveillance radars’ capabilities to detect, track and characterize targets in space. You will develop prototype signal designs and signal processing algorithms as part of a small agile team including experts in advanced astrodynamics and AI. You will collaboratively simulate integrated operations at-scale with support from our cloud computing and supercomputing specialists. Expect regular opportunities to meet with and present findings to local elite government customers.
Flexible schedule On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.
Salary range Will be based on qualifications listed below, plus company 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Employment reliability Our team supports a fully funded prime contract with the government. Additionally, we routinely provide closely related support to other prime contracts and can shift staff as necessary. As a large company with a major presence in Northern Virginia, SAIC offers a broad array of work opportunities for current employees locally as well as nationally.
Growth and career progression You will have access to mentoring by highly experienced experts in radar and many other fields. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you and the larger team both thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-06-30
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Radar Signals Engineer to conduct technical modeling of ground-based space surveillance radars’ capabilities to detect, track and characterize targets in space. You will develop prototype signal designs and signal processing algorithms as part of a small agile team including experts in advanced astrodynamics and AI. You will collaboratively simulate integrated operations at-scale with support from our cloud computing and supercomputing specialists. Expect regular opportunities to meet with and present findings to local elite government customers.
- Prototype and evaluate radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms using high-level programming languages to test methods of detecting, tracking and characterizing targets in space.
- Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
- Review and validate technical metrics, algorithm descriptions, and data products provided by external teams.
- Analyze and interpret operational space surveillance radar data to assess sensor performance.
- Drive critical national decisions by translating complex behaviors and findings into clear, actionable technical briefings and documentation.
Flexible schedule On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.
Salary range Will be based on qualifications listed below, plus company 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Employment reliability Our team supports a fully funded prime contract with the government. Additionally, we routinely provide closely related support to other prime contracts and can shift staff as necessary. As a large company with a major presence in Northern Virginia, SAIC offers a broad array of work opportunities for current employees locally as well as nationally.
Growth and career progression You will have access to mentoring by highly experienced experts in radar and many other fields. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you and the larger team both thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Clearance TS/SCI held by IC organization with ability to obtain polygraph.
- Education degree Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Education and minimum professional experience Bachelor’s plus nine years, Master’s plus seven years, or PhD plus four years.
- Experience Radar signal design and signal processing modeling including target detection, tracking and characterization.
- Modeling tools Advanced, hands-on proficiency using MATLAB, Python, C , or similar tools.
- Clearance TS/SCI with an active polygraph.