Mid-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer

Job overview

The Mid-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer role is onsite in Dayton, OH, in secure facilities in or around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Compensation is stated as $74,500–$140,000, with the source not specifying a pay period. The role provides technical intelligence support to NASIC. The engineer analyzes radar-collected data to characterize foreign missile systems and produces intelligence products for decision-makers and Intelligence Community stakeholders. The work advances radar-based missile analysis through signal processing, technical reporting, briefings, and development of analytic methods and tools.

What you'll do

• Lead characterization of foreign missile systems using radar data
• extract and interpret radar observables
• analyze time-series data and missile flight phases
• apply signal processing and tracking techniques
• produce technical intelligence reports and briefings
• present findings to NASIC, DoD, and Intelligence Community stakeholders
• refine analytic methods, models, tools, and tradecraft.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

radar exploitation engineer

dayton oh

aerovironment

radar analysis

missile systems

signal processing

technical intelligence

nasic

matlab

python

u.s. citizenship required

ts/sci clearance

$74,500–$140,000 stated

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; active TS/SCI is strongly preferred. Occasional travel under 10–15% may be required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.