How to hire a radar engineer

How to hire a radar engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step radar engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a radar engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new radar engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a radar engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A radar engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, radar engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of radar engineers.

   Type of Radar Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Radar Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$34-66
   Controls Designer	Controls designers both design and draft systems of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls for equipment and machines. The designers make diagrams of the logic system for timing and sequence control... Show more	$33-58
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • RF
   • MATLAB
   • Algorithms
   • C++
   • SAR
   • Prototyping
   • Data Analysis
   • Linux
   • Technical Support
   • Missile
   • SIEM
   • Digital Signal Processing
   • Windows
   • Test Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the day-to-day log collection activities of source devices that send log data to SIEM IBM Qradar.
   • Lead technology teams charge with full life cycle development processes involving system requirements and system architecture.
   • Analyze signal processing algorithms for radar SAR data.
   • Modele performance in MATLAB, C/C++, and FORTRAN.
   • Provide analysis on THAAD radar's system compliance or non-compliance and malfunctions.
   • Develop a system simulation in Matlab to verify the design meet the requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your radar engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A radar engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, radar engineers' average salary in south dakota is 49% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level radar engineers 49% less than senior-level radar engineers.
   • Certifications. A radar engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a radar engineer's salary.

   Average radar engineer salary

   $99,242yearly

   $47.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level radar engineer salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a radar engineer job description

   A radar engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a radar engineer job description:

   Radar engineer job description example

   Seeking qualified and experienced Senior Engineer to support the Radar Systems Division (B40) within the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B Department) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). B40 supports multiple Navy and Marine Corps Radar Systems and provides Sensor Systems expertise across the entire acquisition lifecycle from concept exploration through sustainment of Navy and Marine Corps Radar Systems. Selected candidates will work with Navy/Marine Corps engineers and analysts and will be responsible for contributing to systems engineering taskings for new and evolving tactical Air Surveillance, Fire Control, and/or Ground Weapons Locating Radars. Work assignments may be associated with the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar or other Navy/USMC radar development programs. Expertise is needed in the following major areas: Systems Engineering and Integration, Test and Evaluation Support and Data Analysis.

   Qualifications:

   • PhD, Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electronic/Electrical or Computer Engineering, Science, Math, or Physics.
   • At least 5 years of radar system engineering experience desired.
   • 12 total years of engineering experience.
   • Secret DoD clearance is required.
   • Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
   • Professional certification in one or more specific technologies may be required, depending on job assignment.

   Alexandria Insights is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, dedicated to helping customers effectively and efficiently use technology to solve significant problems. If you are self-motivated, entrepreneurial, hard-working, and want to get in on the ground floor of a growing small company, please submit your resume. Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alexandria Insights will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unable to use the online system to apply due to a disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find radar engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any radar engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level radar engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your radar engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit radar engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit radar engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new radar engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the radar engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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