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Posted 18 hours agoEntry Level Radar Exploitation Engineer
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Responsibilities
- Support analysis of time-series radar data to identify flight phases and unique signature features.
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Assist in extracting and interpreting radar-derived observables (e.g., RCS, kinematics, staging events, propulsion phases, guidance behavior).
- Apply basic signal processing and tracking techniques, under guidance, to derive kinematic/dynamic parameters from radar returns.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Desired
- Qualifications Relevant internships, research, or coursework focused on radar, missile systems, or technical intelligence.
- Familiarity with multi-sensor data (radar, optical/IR) and basic fusion concepts.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, classified environment.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
- Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $60,500 - $86,100 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- 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.
- responsibilities that impact actual products and help pave the way on our development path.
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies Flight test or R/C
- 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.
- experience grows. Contribute to the development and refinement of methods and tools for radar-based missile exploitation. Required
- Exposure to modeling & simulation tools (e.g., STK, radar tracking simulations).
- Competencies & Work Environment Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn complex radar and missile phenomenology.
- Work is performed on-site in secure facilities in or around Wright-Patterson AFB; occasional travel (<10–15%) may be required.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).