The Aerospace Corporation · Chantilly, VA

Senior SAR Signal and Image Processing Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — Chantilly, VA

Full-timeChantilly, VA$166,400–$249,600/yearPosted 2026-07-09Apply on Workday
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Full job description

The Radar Processing and Analysis Department is based in Chantilly, VA. We specialize in SAR image formation processing, SAR system performance modeling and analysis, moving target indications (MTI) and tracking, maritime surveillance techniques, electronic protection applications, complex data processor development, and advanced processing algorithms. Many of our projects are done in collaboration with the Radar and Signal Systems Department, our MPD counterpart in El Segundo, CA. We are looking for experienced SAR Signal & Image Processing Engineers to grow our department of highly skilled technical specialists. Join us today to become part of a culture and legacy of engineering innovation, technical excellence, and ground-breaking contributions to our nation’s defense and intelligence capabilities!

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and advance signal and image processing techniques to exploit the full value of SAR complex phase history data
  • Create and evolve SAR data processors to improve product quality and investigate innovative applications of advanced radar algorithms.
  • Evaluate SAR data utility for high-resolution radar imagery, MTI, maritime search and surveillance, and electronic protection applications.
  • Model and analyze the performance of SAR payload concepts, designs, prototypes, and flight hardware to support the government customers’ research and technology, program planning, acquisition, and operations activities.
  • Mentor early and mid-career engineers within RPAD to maintain our strong foundation of SAR processing and analysis knowledge and skills
  • Serve as the integration leader and the principal technical representative to customers for a portfolio of large, multi-phase, multi-disciplinary projects.

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Engineering Specialist

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics or related technical discipline
  • 10 or more years of relevant complex RF signal and/or image processing experience
  • Strong background in advanced mathematics including Fourier transforms, differential equations, and estimation theory
  • Experience with modeling and simulation of complex SAR or radar system performance.
  • Proven experience as an integration leader and coordinator of technical teams
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

  • Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • PhD from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Imaging Sciences or related technical discipline
  • Experience with SAR for MTI detection and tracking applications
  • Familiarity with design and development of space qualified SAR antennas, payloads, or sensors
  • Demonstrated success as the principal technical representative to a government customer

(Min - Max)

$166,400.00 - $249,600.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment