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Radar Test Engineer
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What they do
A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
$132,672 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Radar Test Engineer at Strativ Group Radar Test Engineer at Strativ Group in Marina Del REy, California Posted in about 20 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Radar Test Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)
Location:
El Segundo, CA (Hybrid / Range Deployment)
Employment Type:
Full time, Contract to Hire (6 Months, with top performers converting within 90-days)
Travel/Field Work:
~50% (Southern California test ranges)
Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance preferred, or Clearable (U.S. Citizenship Required) About the Role We are seeking a hands-on, field-ready Radar Test Engineer to support the integration, performance validation, and field testing of next-generation radar and RF sensor systems. Joining an agile field test unit, you will own test execution for prototype and development-stage sensor platforms, bridging laboratory integration, production acceptance, and operational range testing.
Key Responsibilities Test Execution & Planning:
Develop and run detailed radar test plans, procedures, and checklists aligned with system requirements.
System Integration & Operation:
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot radar sensors, physical antennas, RF processors, timing systems, networks, and data recorders.
Field & Range Testing:
Lead outdoor test setups, range deployments, system checkouts, and teardowns in rugged environments.
Data Analysis:
Monitor system health and evaluate metrics including detection range, track quality, accuracy, latency, and false-alarm rates.
Troubleshooting & Documentation:
Identify technical anomalies, isolate hardware/software issues, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve bugs, and prepare test summary reports. Work Environment & Logistics 50/50
Split:
Split time between facility prep/analysis in El Segundo, CA, and live outdoor testing at Southern California range sites.
Local Deployments:
Test locations are within a 5-hour driving radius (minimal to no air travel). Mileage is fully reimbursed per government standards.
Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
5+ years of hands-on experience in radar systems, RF technology, or complex sensor system testing.
Radar & RF Aptitude:
Strong working knowledge of radar fundamentals, physical antennas, wave propagation, and signal processing.
Field Readiness:
Comfortable working outdoors in rugged/desert environments to deploy equipment and execute real-world tests.
Equipment Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power meters.
Clearance & Driving:
U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret Clearance preferred (or clearable). Valid driver's license required. Preferred Experience Background in military operational testing, defense prime testing, or prior military service specializing in radar/sensors. Experience with phased-array systems, C-UAS, passive radar, Linux environments, or Python/MATLAB analysis tools.