Principal Radar Engineer, Space
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About The Team
Andurils Space team is at the forefront of advancing national security capabilities in the space domain. Our mission is twofold: 1) develop autonomous satellite systems and space-based platforms and 2) deliver critical ground and orbital software infrastructure at scale. We transform products and capabilities across space command and control (C2) mission management and space operations from early concepts into fully operational systems by partnering closely with specialist engineering operations and production teams. Through our integrated approach we design and deploy space software systems using advanced algorithms distributed architectures and resilient infrastructuredelivering reliable mission-critical capabilities that support operators across orbital and ground-based assets. Space Systems hires software engineers and systems engineers who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfoliofrom satellite operations software to space domain awareness platforms. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous space systems and ground software products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environments supporting the DOD and IC in defending our national interests in space.
About The Job
Anduril is hiring a Principal Radar Engineer to architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems that will redefine orbital ISR and tactical sensing. Were building software-defined RF payloads designed to break free from traditional satellite development timelines and we need engineers who can operate at the intersection of advanced electromagnetics real-time signal processing and autonomous space operations. Depending on your level and fit youll lead a high-performing radar engineering team direct cross-functional groups spanning payload development and mission software or own a broader technical portfolio integrating space-based sensors with Andurils C2 infrastructure. These roles combine hands-on technical leadership with people management and customer engagement driving complex space programs from concept through launch to on-orbit operations. More senior candidates will additionally own multi-team strategy executive-level customer relationships and portfolio-scale outcomes.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Architect and implement RF sensing technologies for space-based radar payloads and multi-domain platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures and concepts of operations for complex space missions
- Conduct rigorous system-of-systems analysis to decompose mission requirements into radar subsystem specifications link budgets and performance trades
- Develop and validate advanced radar techniques waveforms signal processing algorithms and detection/tracking technologies
- Create and drive consensus on internal technical roadmaps for space radar capabilities
- Engage directly with DoD and IC customers to translate operational needs into technical requirements
- Provide technical leadership to program management and business development teams to support strategic decision-making
- Mentor and grow team members in radar theory space systems engineering and best practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Mathematics or related technical field (advanced degree preferred). Bachelors will be considered with exceptional experience.
- 10 years of hands-on experience in radar systems engineering including hardware algorithms or software development
- Proven track record in a technical leadership role developing high-performance defense radar systems
- Strong expertise in radar architecture waveform design radar modes and system-level modeling
- Understanding of radar antenna development technology and integration
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for radar simulation and analysis
- Prior experience supporting DoD or IC programs
- Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience developing space-based RF sensing systems including satellite payload design orbital mechanics considerations and space environmental effects (radiation thermal plasma) on radar performance
- Proficiency in C for real-time embedded systems or signal processing pipelines
- Experience with SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indicator) or space-based SIGINT modes
- Familiarity with spacecraft operations space mission design tools or hardware-in-the-loop integration with ground stations
- Understanding of space software standards (e.g. cFS SpaceVPX) and modular payload architectures
- Experience building and leading technical teams in the space domain including defining organizational strategy and vision
- Track record managing complex relationships with government customers across
US Salary Range
$220000 - $293000 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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