Space Radar Engineer

SSI is seeking a Space Radar Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role advises on space-based radar payload performance and processing, providing independent assessments of system design, on-orbit data products, and mission effectiveness. The individual applies deep radar tradecraft expertise to evaluate product quality, troubleshoot anomalies, and guide improvements across the end-to-end system from collection through processing and operational use.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.
• Provide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.
• Assess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.
• Assess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.
• Work closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
• Evaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.
• Analyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.
• Support development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.
• Ensure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.
• Advise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.
• Assist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.