Radar Engineer - Junior

Responsibilities

Radar Engineer - Junior Level

 

This position offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to learn, grow and gain hands-on experience in radar system design, development, and testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering or a related field, with a particular interest in radar technology and signal processing.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of radar systems, including hardware components, software, and algorithms.
• Support senior engineers in radar signal processing, including tasks like filtering, pulse compression, and target detection.
• Help with the integration and testing of radar systems to ensure they meet performance specifications.
• Conduct simulations and assist in the evaluation of radar system performance.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, such as test reports, system specifications, and user manuals.
• Participate in system calibration and field testing activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in radar systems, working closely with senior engineers.
• Stay current on the latest radar technology trends and assist in implementing new ideas or methodologies.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum 7 years w/o a degree

Minimum 3 years with Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 

Minimum 1 years with Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• Strong foundation in signal processing, electromagnetics, and radar systems.
• Familiarity with radar simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and basic programming languages (e.g., C++, Python).
• Basic understanding of radar principles and technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Ability to work effectively in both team-based and independent settings.

 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.