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Parsons Corporation Lead Radar Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Radar Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to combine deep radar system knowledge with advanced reverse engineering capabilities to analyze, characterize, and document complex radar architectures.
What You'll Be Doing:
Radar System Reverse Engineering
Lead comprehensive reverse engineering of radar systems including ground-based and airborne platforms.
Lead, analyze, and characterize unknown radar waveforms, PRF patterns, and modulation schemes
Oversee reverse engineering of radar hardware including transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and signal processing chains
Oversee reconstruction of radar system architectures, timing diagrams, and operational modes
Lead signal analysis efforts to identify radar types
Signal Analysis & Characterization
Lead and analyze radar emissions across multiple frequency bands (HF through mmWave)
Oversee detailed waveform analysis including pulse characteristics, chirp parameters, and coding schemes
Decode radar signal processing techniques and detection algorithms
Oversee the characterization radar performance parameters (range, resolution, sensitivity, PRF, duty cycle)
Guide the analysis electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) and low probability of intercept (LPI) features
Hardware Analysis
Perform and lead teardown analysis of radar components and subsystems
Lead the reverse engineering of RF front-end circuits, power amplifiers, and receiver chains
Analyze and oversee antenna arrays, feed networks, and beamforming architectures
Oversee identification of components, chipsets, and technology nodes used in radar systems
Oversee PCB analysis, circuit tracing, and signal flow documentation
Technical Intelligence & Documentation
Prepare and review comprehensive technical intelligence reports on radar systems
Document and review radar capabilities, limitations, and operational characteristics
Oversee creation of detailed technical drawings, block diagrams, and system specifications
Develop and oversee countermeasure recommendations and vulnerability assessments
Lead technical teams
Technical Skills - Radar
Radar Theory: Expert understanding of radar principles, waveforms, and signal processing
Radar Types: Experience with pulse-Doppler, SAR, ISAR, phased array systems
Waveform Analysis: Expert understanding of pulse compression, frequency modulation, phase coding
Signal Processing: Expert understanding of matched filtering, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, tracking algorithms
Antenna Systems: Deep knowledge of phased arrays, AESA/PESA, monopulse, beamforming
Technical Skills - Reverse Engineering
RF Analysis: Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, VSAs, ELINT receivers, direction finding equipment
Signal Intelligence: Experience with radar signal analysis, and characterization
Hardware Analysis: PCB reverse engineering, component identification, circuit analysis
Software Tools: Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, GNU Radio, IDA Pro, Ghidra
Test Equipment: Hands-on experience with high-end RF test equipment
Required Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to work independently on and lead complex, ambiguous problems
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Experience and understanding of signals intelligence (SIGINT) or electronic warfare (EW) environments
Background with military radar systems (air defense, fire control, surveillance)
Deep knowledge of radar electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic attack (EA)
Knowledge of radar cross-section (RCS) analysis and stealth technology
Understanding of space-based radar systems
Experience and knowledge of DRFM (Digital RF Memory) and radar jamming techniques
Radar Waveforms
Linear FM (chirp), non-linear FM, Barker codes, polyphase codes
Frequency hopping, pulse compression, intrapulse modulation
LPI waveforms and spread spectrum techniques
Radar Modes
Search, track, track-while-scan, spotlight, stripmap
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and inverse SAR (ISAR)
Electronic Warfare
Radar warning receivers (RWR) and ESM systems
Electronic countermeasures (ECM) and jamming techniques
ECCM features and anti-jamming capabilities
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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