Radar Signals Engineer - Space Surveillance
Job ID: 2614117
Location: Chantilly, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits: Click here
Share: mail
Apply Now >
Apply Now >
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Radar Signals Engineer to conduct technical modeling of ground-based space surveillance radars' capabilities to detect, track and characterize targets in space. You will develop prototype signal designs and signal processing algorithms as part of a small agile team including experts in advanced astrodynamics and AI. You will collaboratively simulate integrated operations at-scale with support from our cloud computing and supercomputing specialists. Expect regular opportunities to meet with and present findings to local elite government customers.
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly. (Note: The current Security Clearance must be held by an IC Customer.)
Flexible schedule: On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm, options to work nine or eight days out of every two weeks.
Salary range: Will be based on qualifications listed below, plus company 401(k) match and discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Employment reliability: Our team supports a fully funded prime contract with the government. Additionally, we routinely provide closely related support to other prime contracts and can shift staff as necessary. As a large company with a major presence in Northern Virginia, SAIC offers a broad array of work opportunities for current employees locally as well as nationally.
Growth and career progression: You will have access to mentoring by highly experienced experts in radar and many other fields. Managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you and the larger team both thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Desired:
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Share: mail
Apply Now >