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Surveillance Radar Engineer

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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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Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering; 8+ years surveillance radar or air traffic systems experience; knowledge of primary/secondary radar and Mode 3/A, C, S; US citizenship; BI investigation clearance; 75% travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • providing radar engineering support
  • reviewing engineering designs
  • supporting system integration

Job Details

  • Category: Engineering
  • Seniority: Senior Level
  • Commitment: Full Time
  • Workplace: Remote — United States
  • Languages: English

About Astrion

A technology company providing engineering support for FAA radar modernization and sustainment. — Industry: Information Technology

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