Radar Engineer
Core
Design, integrate, test, and validate ground and flight radar payload hardware and software for a weather observation constellation.
Role type
Radar Engineer (Hardware/Software Integration)
Builds
Weather observation constellation powered by software-defined radars
Domain
Aerospace / Weather Intelligence / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
RF or digital hardware integration, Radar systems knowledge, Phased-array architectures, Beamforming implementation, SDR platforms, FPGA-based receivers, Lab test equipment operation, Embedded systems, Linux environments, Scripting
Preferred skills
Ka-band or mmWave RF systems experience, Phased-array calibration, FPGA-based exciters
Technologies
SDR, FPGA, Linux, VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Oscilloscope
Responsibilities
Support transition of radar systems from near-field to far-field validation, Contribute to payload integration in a transportable test platform, Implement and test radar signal processing chains, Support final design, procurement, and test of radar subsystems, Participate in acceptance testing, environmental testing, and bring-up, Assist with full payload assembly, checkout, and regression testing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC