Senior SAR Signal and Image Processing Engineer
Core
Develop and advance signal and image processing techniques to exploit SAR complex phase history data, create and evolve SAR data processors, and model/analyze SAR payload performance for defense and intelligence missions.
Role type
Senior IC SAR Signal and Image Processing Engineer (Integration Lead)
Builds
SAR data processors, high-resolution radar imagery, MTI/tracking solutions, maritime surveillance systems, and electronic protection applications.
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Remote Sensing / Radar Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SAR signal and image processing, complex RF signal processing, advanced mathematics (Fourier transforms, differential equations, estimation theory), SAR system performance modeling and simulation, technical team integration and coordination, principal technical representation to government customers
Preferred skills
Top Secret/SCI security clearance, PhD in EE/Physics/Mathematics/Imaging Sciences, MTI detection and tracking experience, space-qualified SAR antenna/payload/sensor design, government customer principal technical representative experience
Technologies
SAR, MTI, complex phase history data, radar algorithms
Responsibilities
Develop and advance signal and image processing techniques for SAR complex phase history data; Create and evolve SAR data processors to improve product quality; Evaluate SAR data utility for high-resolution imagery, MTI, maritime search, and electronic protection; Model and analyze performance of SAR payload concepts and flight hardware; Mentor early and mid-career engineers; Serve as integration leader and principal technical representative to customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with integration leadership
