{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"124b157eaa26c04f1abe2f09","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/124b157eaa26c04f1abe2f09","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/124b157eaa26c04f1abe2f09","title":"Space Radar Engineer","description":"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.\n\nSSI 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nServe as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.\n\nProvide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.\n\nAssess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.\n\nAssess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.\n\nProvide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.\n\nWork closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.\n\nEvaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.\n\nAnalyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.\n\nSupport development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.\n\nEnsure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.\n\nAdvise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.\n\nAssist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMust possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years).\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering and twelve (12) or more years of experience; Master's degree and ten (10) or more years of experience.\n\nExperience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations.\n\nDirect experience with space-based radar systems or closely related ISR platforms.\n\nExcellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a Government/Contractor team environment.\n\nAbility to communicate complex technical topics to Senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports.\n\nWillingness to travel up to 10%.\n\nSpace Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Medium","rawCompany":"medium","city":"Chantilly","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-05T03:21:52.501Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"19-2099.01","title":"Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists","slug":"remote-sensing-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Space Radar Engineer","description":"Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. 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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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nServe as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.\n\nProvide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.\n\nAssess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.\n\nAssess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.\n\nProvide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.\n\nWork closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.\n\nEvaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.\n\nAnalyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.\n\nSupport development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.\n\nEnsure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.\n\nAdvise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.\n\nAssist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMust possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years).\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering and twelve (12) or more years of experience; Master's degree and ten (10) or more years of experience.\n\nExperience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations.\n\nDirect experience with space-based radar systems or closely related ISR platforms.\n\nExcellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a Government/Contractor team environment.\n\nAbility to communicate complex technical topics to Senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports.\n\nWillingness to travel up to 10%.\n\nSpace Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-05T03:21:52.501Z","dateModified":"2026-07-05T03:21:52.501Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Medium","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chantilly","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"124b157eaa26c04f1abe2f09"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/124b157eaa26c04f1abe2f09"}}