Radar Data Analyst
The Radar Data Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for analyzing complex radar and sensor data to evaluate system performance and identify trends. This role involves deep technical analysis using MATLAB and Excel, collaboration with engineering and government teams, and communicating findings through detailed reports and presentations to support radar system modernization and optimization efforts.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports radar system evaluation and performance analysis for a confidential client in the Civil Engineering sector. You will analyze multi-source radar and telemetry data to surface performance trends, diagnose anomalies, and deliver clear, actionable insights to technical and mission stakeholders.
- Ingest, parse, and evaluate structured data products from multiple radar and sensor systems using MATLAB and advanced Excel models
- Define, maintain, and report on KPIs such as track initiation timelines, track continuity, false alarm/track ratios, positional accuracy, and solution-generation metrics
- Perform exploratory data analysis and trend evaluation across test configurations, operational scenarios, and environmental conditions
- Dive into raw telemetry and tracking data to investigate root causes of unexpected track behavior or discrepancies between expected and observed performance
- Build and maintain reproducible data parsing routines, analysis scripts, and standardized reporting workflows
- Create visually compelling graphs, dashboards, and executive-level briefing decks that synthesize technical results for varied audiences
- Collaborate closely with radar subject matter experts, systems engineers, and government stakeholders to recommend system refinements and performance optimizations
- Present findings and recommendations in regular briefings to project leads and mission stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience performing data analysis, trend identification, or performance evaluation on complex technical datasets
- Proficiency with MATLAB for data wrangling, mathematical analysis, and visualization
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, PivotTables, data modeling, charts)
- Strong analytical mindset with meticulous data organization and documentation habits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing presentation decks and briefing technical results
- Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Skills
- Coursework or experience in radar fundamentals, digital signal processing (DSP), RF principles, or target tracking/Kalman filtering
- Experience handling DoD test-range telemetry formats, mission data logs, or multi-sensor tracking data products
- Scripting experience in Python (pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn)
- Experience developing automated reporting templates or standardized dashboards for technical leadership
Location, Employment Type & Compensation
- Location: Aberdeen, MD
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary range (as provided by the confidential client): $74,800 - $130,900 per year
Security & Clearance
This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Candidates must either hold an active Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one through the Department of Defense process.
Why Join
- Work on technically challenging radar and sensor evaluation activities that directly influence mission outcomes
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, subject matter experts, and government stakeholders
- Access competitive pay and a strong benefits package focused on wellbeing, retirement, and professional development
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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