Overview
Surveillance Radar Engineer
LOCATION: Remote
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI investigation
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: 75%
Must be US citizen
Astrion is seeking a Surveillance Radar Engineer to provide technical subject matter expertise supporting FAA radar modernization and sustainment efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role focuses on accelerating radar deployment schedules, resolving technical issues, and supporting system integration, testing, and field implementation.
FAA Systems May Include
Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9, ASR-11/DASR)
Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR-4)
ATCBI-6 / ATCBI-6A
Mode S / Secondary Surveillance Radar
Terminal and En Route Surveillance Interfaces
Radar Sustainment and Modernization Programs
Required Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering (or related field)
8+ years of surveillance radar or air traffic systems experience
Knowledge of primary/secondary radar, Mode 3/A, C, and S operations
FAA or DoD radar program experience preferred
Strong communication and documentation skills
Responsibilities
Provide radar engineering SME support to FAA program offices and integrators
Support accelerated deployment schedules and technical risk mitigation
Review engineering designs, test plans, safety assessments, and installation packages
Participate in design reviews, readiness reviews, and site commissioning
Support system performance analysis, Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation, and spectrum coordination
Develop technical briefings and recommendations for FAA leadership
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