Radar Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.

This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA.

Toyon is seeking a Radar Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support advanced research, development, and analysis efforts for national defense applications. This role focuses on the development of high-fidelity RF and radar models, electronic warfare, advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, and system-level performance analysis in support of mission-critical programs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to design, simulate, and evaluate next-generation RF sensing and electronic warfare capabilities. The position requires strong technical depth, disciplined engineering practices, and the ability to contribute to classified programs.

Responsibilities

Support system performance analysis by developing analytics through high-fidelity models of RF and radar systems

Design, implement, and evaluate advanced algorithms for detection, tracking, discrimination

Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques from scientific literature (e.g., IEEE, DoD technical reports)

Develop and maintain simulation frameworks, tools, and reusable software components

Develop and automate analysis workflows using Python, MATLAB, or C++

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, math, or a physical science, and 5 years of relevant experience

Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for simulation automation and data analysis

Solid foundation in electromagnetics

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Experience with modeling and simulation of radar systems, radar signal processing, or electronic warfare

Experience with advanced radar concepts such as: MIMO radar architectures, Orthogonal waveform design and analysis, Direction of Arrival estimation techniques (e.g., MUSIC, ESPRIT), Beamforming and adaptive beam steering, Bistatic radar geometries and processing

Preferred Qualifications

Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

Experience working with classified data and secure computing environments

Experience with RF simulation tools (e.g., FDTD, FEM, MoM, UTD, or hybrid techniques).

Relevant research experience, publications or patents

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Competitive Industry Pay

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium

HSA with Employer Contributions

Dental and Vision Coverage Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Radar Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer position is $140,000 to $220,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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