Principal Radar Engineer, Space
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Radar team at Anduril develops state-of-the-art sensing capabilities for air surveillance counter-UAS and counter-intrusion missions. Our software-defined radars provide persistent all-weather detection and tracking of aerial and ground threats seamlessly integrating with Lattice OS to enable autonomous decision-making and multi-sensor fusion. Were building next-generation radar systems that are rapidly deployable highly mobile and designed for the modern battlefieldfrom protecting critical infrastructure to enabling advanced air defense operations.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Conceptualize develop and implement space-based RF sensing technologies for LEO MEO and GEO orbital platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evaluate architectures and concepts of operations for space-based systems-of-systems
- Conduct rigorous analysis at the system-of-systems level; assess and decompose requirements flowed down to the space-based sensor subsystem level
- Create communicate and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for space-based sensing capabilities
- Develop refine and realize advanced space-based RF sensing techniques algorithms and technologies
- Engage with industry leaders to align external roadmaps with Anduril space systems business plans and pursuits
- Provide technical expertise to programmatic and business leadership to support strategic decision-making for space missions
- Guide direct and mentor team members in space-based RF sensing theory and best practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 15 years of experience and at least a Bachelors degree in mathematics physics engineering or other technical field
- Proven experience in a technical leadership position developing high-performance space-based defense sensing systems
- Strong expertise in space-based sensor architecture operational modes and system modeling
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of progressive experience in space-based sensing systems development and deployment
- Demonstrated experience as an individual contributor in space-based RF sensing hardware algorithms software or systems design
- Experience with satellite payloads orbital mechanics and space environment effects on RF systems
- Proficiency in MATLAB Python and C for real-time systems
US Salary Range
$220000 - $292000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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