Principal Radar Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Orem, UT that is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Engineer.

Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly experienced 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. This is not an RF-only or software-only role-the ideal candidate must bring deep, hands-on radar systems expertise, particularly in signal processing, verification & validation, and system-level engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead 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:
* 5-10+ years of relevant engineering experience
* Proven experience working with radar systems (non-negotiable): Development, production, and real-world use
* Strong expertise in radar signal processing (top differentiator)
* Hands-on experience with: Radar data analysis; Interpreting system outputs and test results
* Deep system-level understanding of radar systems (beyond components)
* Experience with testing, verification, and validation workflows
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-scaling, high-impact environment
* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

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:
* Antennas
* RF systems
* Embedded systems

Soft Skills & Culture Fit:
* Assertive, opinionated contributor who can challenge existing processes
* Strong system-level thinker with the ability to influence direction
* Effective cross-functional collaborator
* Proven ability to lead efforts, not just execute tasks

Work Environment:
* Onsite role (required)

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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