Senior Radar Engineer, Space
Core
Architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems to redefine orbital ISR and tactical sensing for the DOD and IC.
Role type
Senior Radar Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Software-defined RF payloads, autonomous satellite systems, and space-based radar platforms
Domain
Defense, Space Systems, Electromagnetics, Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Radar architecture, waveform design, system-level modeling, radar modes, MATLAB, Python, technical leadership, DoD/IC program support
Preferred skills
Space-based RF sensing, orbital mechanics, radiation/thermal effects on radar, C++, SAR/GMTI/SIGINT, antenna development, spacecraft operations, SpaceVPX/cFS standards
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C++, SpaceVPX, cFS
Responsibilities
Architect RF sensing technologies for space-based radar payloads, conduct system-of-systems analysis for mission requirements, develop and validate radar techniques and algorithms, drive technical roadmaps for space radar capabilities, engage with DoD/IC customers to translate operational needs, mentor team members in radar theory and space systems engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities