Radar Signal Processing Engineer

IERUS specializes in customized electromagnetic spectrum technologies and prototype design for radar and sensing applications. IERUS supports customers with a diverse set of competencies including software development, antenna design and manufacture, radar systems, and algorithms. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerating technology through its development life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product.

IERUS is always looking for bright, talented, motivated and dedicated employees in the engineering field, especially those with electromagnetics experience. IERUS is the recipients of the “Best Places to Work” two years running, and were finalists the five years prior. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Radar Signal Processing Engineer to join our dynamic research and development team. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar technologies and signal processing algorithms as part of innovative R&D projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to advance the state-of-the-art in radar systems and sensing algorithms. This position is pending the award of funding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced radar signal processing algorithms for next-generation radar systems
• Conduct research and development of novel signal processing techniques to enhance radar performance and capabilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RF engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and program managers
• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar systems and signal processing architecture
• Prototype and test radar signal processing solutions in laboratory and field environments
• Support proposal development and customer technical discussions for R&D programs
• Document research findings and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging technologies and research trends in radar signal processing

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong background in radar principles, signal processing theory, and algorithm development
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing environments
• Experience with research and development methodologies and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with advanced radar signal processing techniques (synthetic aperture radar, adaptive processing, STAP, machine learning applications)
• Knowledge of RF system design and electromagnetic modeling tools (HFSS, Feko, CST)
• Experience with real-time signal processing and FPGA development
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in radar and signal processing
• Experience with radar system testing and measurement
• Knowledge of defense acquisition processes and R&D program execution
• Active security clearance preferred
• Experience with technical publication and patent development

Work Environment

This position involves working in a fast-paced R&D environment with opportunities for both independent research and collaborative team projects. The role may require occasional travel for customer meetings, conferences, and field testing activities.