Senior Radar Systems Engineer

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Kforce has a client in Orem, UT that is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search assignment. This role will be hybrid/ remote. The client offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and equity.

Overview

We are looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to support the development, testing, and scaling of advanced radar systems. This role fills a critical capability gap and will directly contribute to significant production growth. The ideal candidate must bring hands-on radar systems expertise, particularly in signal processing, verification & validation, and system-level engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radar system verification and validation (V&V) efforts
• Build and execute test plans for radar systems
• Analyze radar data and evaluate system performance
• Develop and implement automation for data collection and analysis
• Identify issues early and improve overall product quality
• Support ongoing refinement of released radar products
• Interface with hardware components including antennas, RF systems, and embedded platforms
• Drive system-level improvements by challenging existing approaches
• Lead testing and system-level initiatives (not just execution)

Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Algorithm teams
• Embedded systems engineering
• Mechanical engineering

Future Scope (Long-Term Impact):

• Contribute to system design and architecture
• Define requirements and system interfaces
• Influence technology roadmap and product direction

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS, MS or Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar fields
• 5-8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Proven experience working with radar systems: Development, production, and real-world use
• Hands-on experience with: Radar data analysis; Interpreting system outputs and test results or similar
• Experience with testing, verification, and validation workflows
• Strong experience and/or understanding of radar signal processing or Radar systems
• Deep system-level understanding of radar systems (beyond components)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-scaling, high-impact environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar algorithms and/or tracker development
• Exposure to FMCW radar systems (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
• Experience working across multiple engineering domains: Algorithm, embedded, and mechanical teams

Background interfacing with some of the following areas would be a plus:

• Antennas
• RF systems
• Embedded systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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