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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
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As a Principal Radar Engineer at Anduril’s Radar team, you will lead the development of cutting-edge space-based RF sensing technologies for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) platforms. Your daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to design system architectures, conducting rigorous analysis at the systems-of-systems level, and developing advanced algorithms and techniques. You will also engage with industry leaders to align external roadmaps with Anduril’s strategic goals and provide technical guidance for programmatic decisions. The role requires expertise in space-based sensor architecture, operational modes, and system modeling, along with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time systems development. This position demands a deep understanding of satellite payloads, orbital mechanics, and the impact of the space environment on RF systems, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing defense technology at scale.
Python
C++
MATLAB
Simulink
Monte Carlo analysis
EO/IR sensor phenomenology
Detection theory
Signal processing techniques
Algorithm development
Modeling and simulation
Hardware-in-the-loop testing
Physics-based modeling
RF signal processing
Multi-modal sensor fusion
Systems engineering processes
MBSE tools
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$166,000–$220,000
Python
C++
MATLAB
CUDA
OpenCV
Linux
Git
Monte Carlo analysis
Hardware-in-the-loop testing
Physics-based modeling
EO/IR sensor phenomenology
Detection theory
SNR analysis
Signal processing techniques
Algorithm development
Python
C++
MATLAB
Simulink
DSP
CUDA
OpenCV
Monte Carlo analysis
Hardware-in-the-loop testing
CI/CD
Git
EO/IR sensor phenomenology
Detection theory
SNR analysis
Pattern recognition
Computer vision
Image processing
Radar systems
RF signal processing
Multi-modal sensor fusion
Python
Kubernetes
AWS
CI/CD
Docker
PostgreSQL
MIL-STD-1540
GEVS
SMC-S-016
Space Systems
Satellite Standards
US Government Contracts
Orbital Systems
Space Ground Infrastructure