Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Radar Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role advises on space-based radar payload performance and processing, providing independent assessments of system design, on-orbit data products, and mission effectiveness. The individual applies deep radar tradecraft expertise to evaluate product quality, troubleshoot anomalies, and guide improvements across the end-to-end system from collection through processing and operational use.
Role and Responsibilities include
Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.
Provide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.
Assess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.
Assess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.
Work closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
Evaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.
Analyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.
Support development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.
Ensure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.
Advise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.
Assist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.