Radar Research Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at KBR. Chantilly · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $135,000–$232,000 across the United States.
KBR has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Research SAR and MTI processing methods, then develop algorithms for radar data
- Analyze technical problems and help apply advanced methods across research, development and operational projects
- Plan and conduct research on complex engineering questions, choosing approaches and coordinating the work
- Use scientific programming languages to process radar data and support algorithm development
- Work independently and with project teams on remote sensing requests and ad hoc R&D studies
What you bring
- At least fifteen years of experience
- You are pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in a listed technical field
- You bring experience applying advanced methods in radar or signal processing
- You are very comfortable using MATLAB, C and Python
- You hold a TS/SCI clearance
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced radar or signal-processing researcher who can make independent engineering decisions and contribute to project teams. The position is based in Chantilly, Virginia. A polygraph is preferred.
From the employer
Title:
Radar Research EngineerKBR is looking for a Radar Research Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, you will push the boundaries of Synthetic Aperture Radar and Moving Target Indication processing techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Primarily, candidate conducts research SAR and MTI processing and algorithm development
- Candidate provides technical analyses and support in developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques on R&D through operational support projects.
- Provide demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research and analysis in difficult technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
- Candidates will have demonstrated an ability to make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work.
- Support algorithm and analytical development using a variety of scientific programming languages (for example C, C++, Python, FORTRAN and MATLAB) to process synthetic aperture radar data (SAR) and Moving Target Indicator (MTI). Work independently and as a member of a project team to provide remote sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests for information from DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
- Support ad hoc studies & analyses in an R&D environment.
Qualifications
- Degree: Pursuing Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
- Highly preferred: Master’s or PhD
- Experience: 15+ years
- Very comfortable with MATLAB, C, Python
- Individual will have demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a radar or signal processing discipline.
Clearance Requirements:
· Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance
· Preferred: Poly
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