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Parsons Corporation Senior Radar Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior 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
Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering of radar systems including ground-based and airborne platforms.
Analyze and characterize unknown radar waveforms, PRF patterns, and modulation schemes
Reverse engineer radar hardware including transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and signal processing chains
Reconstruct radar system architectures, timing diagrams, and operational modes
Identify radar types (pulse-Doppler, FMCW, phased array, SAR, ISAR, etc.) through signal analysis
Signal Analysis & Characterization
Analyze radar emissions across multiple frequency bands (HF through mmWave)
Perform detailed waveform analysis including pulse characteristics, chirp parameters, and coding schemes
Decode radar signal processing techniques and detection algorithms
Characterize radar performance parameters (range, resolution, sensitivity, PRF, duty cycle)
Analyze electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) and low probability of intercept (LPI) features
Hardware Analysis
Perform and lead teardown analysis of radar components and subsystems
Reverse engineer RF front-end circuits, power amplifiers, and receiver chains
Analyze antenna arrays, feed networks, and beamforming architectures
Identify components, chipsets, and technology nodes used in radar systems
Conduct PCB analysis, circuit tracing, and signal flow documentation
Technical Intelligence & Documentation
Prepare comprehensive technical intelligence reports on radar systems
Document radar capabilities, limitations, and operational characteristics
Create detailed technical drawings, block diagrams, and system specifications
Develop countermeasure recommendations and vulnerability assessments
Present findings to technical teams, management, and customers
Technical Skills - Radar
Radar Theory: Deep understanding of radar principles, waveforms, and signal processing
Radar Types: Experience with pulse-Doppler, SAR, ISAR, phased array systems, missile-borne seekers
Waveform Analysis: Deep understanding of pulse compression, frequency modulation, phase coding
Signal Processing: Deep understanding of matched filtering, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, tracking algorithms
Antenna Systems: 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 TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Polygraph
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous problems
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT) or electronic warfare (EW) environments
Background with military radar systems (air defense, fire control, surveillance)
Knowledge of radar electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic attack (EA)
Familiarity with radar cross-section (RCS) analysis and stealth technology
Understanding of space-based radar systems
Experience with DRFM (Digital RF Memory) and radar jamming techniques
Specialized Knowledge Areas
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 Top Secret SCI security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance prior to the start date.
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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00
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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