Overview In this role you will advance SAR capabilities for airborne and space systems, shaping image formation processors and quality analysis. You work within cross-functional teams to turn radar physics insights into practical solutions that meet mission needs. You will tackle challenges in radar signal processing, waveform design, and phenomenology to deliver high-quality data products. This position offers ownership of technical growth and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge SAR technology within CFD Research. You will work onsite in the Dayton, OH area and engage with a highly skilled team of engineers.
Compensation / Benefits- employer matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental
- paid leave and parental leave
- disability and life insurance
- performance-based bonuses
Responsibilities- Develop and optimize SAR image formation processors
- Perform SAR image quality analysis and radar phenomenology assessments
- Contribute to radar signal processing and waveform design tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement radar solutions
- Communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders
- Engage in continuous learning and technical growth
Key requirements- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI preferred)
- Experience developing SAR image formation processors
- Strong understanding of RF principles
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively
- Citizen of the United States
- Onsite work in Dayton, OH area
- clear communication
- cross-functional collaboration
- curiosity and continuous learning
- SAR image formation processor
- Radar physics and phenomenology
- Radar waveform design
