Senior Radar Engineer

Cepeda is looking for a talented Senior Radar Engineer to join the STARS Planner Software Development Team. You will drive the technical implementation of radar models and evolution of mission-critical warfighter training and planning tools. STARS FBM Planner is a Java based application that provides warfighters and sensor managers with the ability to rapidly plan, optimize, and deploy layered sensor search plans in operational timelines. Your Engineering expertise will directly enhance the survivability and battlespace awareness of fielded assets, integrating high-fidelity intelligence data, complex physics-based models, and tactical hardware health into a streamlined operational tool.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and execute radar simulations using Python, Java, and MATLAB to support programmatic decisions.


• Design radar features and interfaces to be included in the Planner software.


• Research radar capabilities and features to represent in the FBM Planner toolset


• Support Software product development by creating tooling for behavior validation


• Support radar design reviews and conduct technical evaluations for defense systems

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen


• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field from an accredited institution


• 9+ year's experience working with radar systems, simulations, and electronic warfare, preferably within the defense sector


• Extensive experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, and MATLAB


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions


• Active Secret Security Clearance is required

Preferred Experience:

• Previous roles as a Systems or Radar Engineer with notable projects in radar simulations and electronic warfare


• Experience working with U.S. Army DEVCOM, MDA or similar defense organizations

Desired Skills:

• Programming: Python, Java, MATLAB, VisualBasic


• Tools: Gitlab, MATLAB, Python

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected].

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors