Parsons Corporation · 22 hours ago
Senior Radar Engineer
US - AL, Huntsville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expParsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to join their team, where employees are encouraged to thrive and innovate. The role involves combining radar system knowledge with advanced reverse engineering capabilities to analyze and document complex radar architectures.
National DefenseConstructionIndustrialConsultingInformation TechnologyBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMilitarySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Polygraph
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-19
World Construction Network
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase