Spacesystemsintegration9d ago

Space Radar Engineer

United States·ChantillyFull-timemid

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing. Provide objective assessments of contractor designs,

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Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Space Radar Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role advises on space-based radar payload performance and processing, providing independent assessments of system design, on-orbit data products, and mission effectiveness. The individual applies deep radar tradecraft expertise to evaluate product quality, troubleshoot anomalies, and guide improvements across the end-to-end system from collection through processing and operational use.

Responsibilities

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→Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.
→Provide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.
→Assess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.
→Assess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.
→Provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.
→Work closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
→Evaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.
→Analyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.
→Support development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.
→Ensure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.
→Advise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.
→Assist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.

→Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years).

→Bachelor's degree in engineering and twelve (12) or more years of experience; Master's degree and ten (10) or more years of experience.

→Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations.

→Direct experience with space-based radar systems or closely related ISR platforms.

→Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a Government/Contractor team environment.

→Ability to communicate complex technical topics to Senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports.

→Willingness to travel up to 10%.