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Entry Level Radar Exploitation Engineer AeroVironment - 3.5 Wpafb, OH Job Details Full-time $60,500 - $86,100 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Radar data analysis Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) engineering projects Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering MATLAB Content creation for technical audiences 3D CAD modeling 3D modeling software Computer Science Applied Mathematics Engineering phase involvement Engineering development testing Signal processing Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Robotic systems Bachelor's degree in Physics TS/SCI Visual Studio NumPy Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Aerospace Engineering Technical report writing Data summary reports Analysis skills Math ANSYS Design development Intelligence analysis Computer Engineering Matplotlib Full Job Description Worker Type Regular Job Description SummaryThe Engineering Intern will work within a specific area of Engineering that fits one's area of study and experience. AeroVironment is an engineering innovator and that means we seek individuals with a broad background of technical skills and the desire to tackle real-world challenges. To qualify for an Engineering Internship, one must be a Junior or higher in one of our preferred majors; possess a desire to build things; have a strong engineering aptitude and thrive working in a team environment. One will have real responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path. Whether one is part of a team designing a new unmanned aircraft to be used for planetary surveillance, or working to test and verify design modifications to flight hardware/software systems, or helping to resolve flight behavior issues on a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle, your AeroVironment internship will challenge you, stimulate you and provide you with real-world experience at one of America's most innovative and creative tech companies. Position Responsibilities Use your hands-on knowledge and skills to participate in multiple phases of our Engineering/Manufacturing Design & Development process Will support engineering and design activities in your discipline using tools such as Windtunnels, 3-D Printers, Solidworks, Altium, Ansys, Visual Studio, and Matlab Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Currently enrolled Junior, Senior or Grad Student pursuing a degree in Aero/Mechanical/Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering Completed coursework relevant to major UAV or Robotics experience Hand-on experience with relevant tools Experience with software tools in your area of expertise Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Flight test or R/C experience a plus General engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material properties Familiarity with structured development techniques Thrives on innovation and challenge Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)
Entry-Level Radar Exploitation Engineer Location:
Dayton, Ohio (On-site at or near Wright-Patterson AFB)
Organization:
AV Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET)
Department Job Type:
Full-time /
Exempt Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI required; active TS/SCI desired Overview AV's Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking an entry-level Radar Exploitation Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will help characterize foreign missile systems using line-of-sight radar-collected data and support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community. Key Responsibilities Help characterize foreign missile systems (ballistic, cruise, hypersonic, air-to-air, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface) using line-of-sight radar data. Assist in extracting and interpreting radar-derived observables (e.g., RCS, kinematics, staging events, propulsion phases, guidance behavior). Support analysis of time-series radar data to identify flight phases and unique signature features. Apply basic signal processing and tracking techniques, under guidance, to derive kinematic/dynamic parameters from radar returns. Draft clear written products (technical notes, reports, briefings) that meet IC standards. Present findings to teammates and support briefings to NASIC and other stakeholders as experience grows. Contribute to the development and refinement of methods and tools for radar-based missile exploitation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field. 0-2 years of experience (internships, projects, or coursework) in radar analysis, missile systems analysis, RF signal processing, MASINT, EW, or related technical disciplines. Foundational understanding of radar fundamentals (radar equation, SNR, detection/tracking, antennas, beam patterns, line-of-sight propagation, basic waveforms). Familiarity with missile kinematics and flight phases (boost, midcourse, terminal). Experience with MATLAB and/or Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib) for data analysis, modeling, or signal processing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate technical results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Desired Qualifications Relevant internships, research, or coursework focused on radar, missile systems, or technical intelligence. Exposure to modeling & simulation tools (e.g., STK, radar tracking simulations). Familiarity with multi-sensor data (radar, optical/IR) and basic fusion concepts. Competencies & Work Environment Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn complex radar and missile phenomenology. Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, classified environment. Work is performed on-site in secure facilities in or around Wright-Patterson AFB; occasional travel (