Head of Radar, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$253,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 2019 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1811 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Radar, Space

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The Head of Radar role at a leading space technology company is a senior leadership position requiring deep technical expertise in radar systems and executive-level program management. This individual will lead the lifecycle of space radar products from concept through on-orbit delivery, driving technical ownership, stakeholder engagement, and product strategy to deliver differentiated value. Responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams, overseeing budget and resource allocation, and ensuring seamless integration with spacecraft and ground systems. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields, with extensive experience in radar systems engineering and leading large-scale defense or space-based programs. Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for radar simulation is essential, along with hands-on leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and strategic decision-making skills.

Skills

Python MATLAB Radar architecture Waveform design System-level modeling Signal processing Detection theory Clutter mitigation Performance analysis Radar antenna development Program management Multi-disciplinary engineering teams Space-based radar systems Large-scale program management Real-time embedded systems cFS SpaceVPX Modular payload architectures

What you'll do

  • Drive radar architecture and product development strategies through understanding technical tradeoffs.
  • Define and communicate the product development roadmap for market differentiation.
  • Lead tactical execution of prototyping, development, and operational delivery of space radar products.
  • Build and mentor a world-class radar engineering organization focused on innovation and excellence.
  • Oversee budget, schedule, and resource allocation to manage high-stakes space program risks.

What we're looking for

  • Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 12+ years experience in radar systems engineering across hardware, algorithms, software.
  • Proven track record developing and delivering high-performance space-based radar systems.
  • Strong expertise in radar architecture, waveform design, system-level modeling, signal processing.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 15+ engineers in radar product development.
  • Track record managing large-scale programs with successful delivery on schedule and budget.

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