Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Senior, Lead, Principal)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job ID: JR2025475492

Category: Security

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: Sep. 15, 2026

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About the Position

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) program area is working on several new development efforts for the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) RF seeker and is looking for an experienced Radar Seeker System Engineer, Senior, Lead or Principal, to support these efforts at the Boeing Jetplex facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Responsibilities

• Lead critical technical development efforts as a senior subject matter expert on RF theory, digital signal processing, and radar concepts.
• Develop algorithms for radar signal processing techniques such as Kalman filtering, probabilistic and statistical modeling, and measurement processing from pulsed-Doppler waveforms.
• Design algorithms that process signal returns into discriminated targets and track targets through mission timeline.
• Define system performance requirements and ensure interface definition supports various functional components of the seeker’s and missile’s architecture.
• Conduct analysis to optimize total system-of-systems performance or system architecture as applied to algorithmic functionality pertaining to the acquisition and tracking of targets.
• Analyze seeker simulation data to identify areas for improvement and guide recommendations for system robustness in the presence of challenging operational environments.
• Analyze algorithm performance with a focus on survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility to identify necessary modifications to ensure mission success.
• Review and modify the application of general digital signal processing techniques to the processing of reradiated signal content to ensure accurate signal characteristic identification.
• Mentor early-career engineers and inexperienced DSP/algorithm engineers through regular knowledge transfer.

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Senior Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• Lead Level 5: Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• Principal, Level 6: Typically, 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• U.S. Active Security Clearance

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Nice to Have

• 5+ years of experience with radar systems analysis or design.
• 5+ years of experience in Digital Signal Processing or Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.).
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis or modeling and simulation.
• Experience in pulse Doppler radar system architectures and design/test practices.
• Experience working with operating radar systems and Electronic Warfare designs and testing.
• Knowledge of linear signal theory, Fourier transforms, and communication theory.
• RF, electrical transmission, signal processing and modeling in MATLAB.
• System test experience including test design, implementation, and execution for breadboard and brassboard hardware.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages and development environments (C++, ADA, Python, etc.) in an Agile environment.
• Experience in formal technical writing (i.e. Whitepapers, Tech-Notes, Technical Journals, and Research Reports).
• Experience in Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation of novel technologies and concepts.

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We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

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About the Company

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Application Details

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2026.

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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Salary Range:

• Senior level 4: $136,850 - $185,150
• Lead level 5: $164,900 - $223,100
• Principal level 6: $197,200 - $266,800

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.