Electrical Engineer (Radar Engineering Focus)

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with radar engineering focus to support advanced ISR systems development within the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Cross Project Team. This role provides specialized radar and RF electrical engineering expertise in a matrix structure, with home organization in SEIT CPT and direct support to Payload and Ground Control Station (GCS) Integrated Project Teams. The position focuses on radar system integration, RF performance monitoring, signal processing support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure radar electrical system requirements and performance standards are met.

Responsibilities

Payload IPT Matrix Support (Radar Systems Focus) :

• Track and analyze radar subsystem engineering analyses performed by payload partners to monitor RF and signal processing performance
• Monitor radar key performance parameters (KPPs) including detection range, sensitivity, resolution, and false alarm rates
• Track radar technical performance measures (TPMs) to ensure antenna systems, transmitters, and receivers remain within allocated performance ranges
• Identify radar subsystem risks and opportunities that impact overall system performance including range, accuracy, and target detection capabilities
• Track results of radar verification activities including antenna pattern testing, receiver sensitivity verification, and signal processing validation
• Facilitate Cross Project Team access to radar development personnel for CPT product development (Risk assessments, EMI / EMC analysis, RMA analyses)

Ground Control Station IPT Matrix Support (Radar Integration Focus) :

Cross-IPT Radar Electrical Engineering :

Radar Technical Performance & Risk Management :

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience :

RF & Test Equipment Experience :

Cross-Functional Coordination :

Security & Travel :

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements :

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Accessibility / Accommodation :

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