Senior Radar Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $161,000–$212,000 / yr
Posted: 123 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Radar Engineer, Space

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The Senior Radar Engineer joins the Space team to architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems for orbital ISR and tactical sensing. This role involves leading high-performing engineering teams to develop software-defined RF payloads, defining system architectures, and conducting rigorous system-of-systems analysis to decompose mission requirements into subsystem specifications. Key responsibilities include developing advanced radar techniques, waveforms, and signal processing algorithms while engaging with DoD and IC customers to translate operational needs into technical requirements. Candidates must possess expertise in radar architecture, waveform design, and system-level modeling. Required technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB and Python for simulation and analysis. The work addresses the technical challenge of creating resilient, mission-critical space-based sensors and integrated C2 infrastructure for demanding orbital and ground-based environments.

Skills

Radar Systems Engineering Python MATLAB C++ RF Sensing Signal Processing SAR SIGINT Space Systems Engineering Embedded Systems Waveform Design Link Budgets cFS SpaceVPX Hardware-in-the-loop Distributed Architectures

What you'll do

Architect and implement RF sensing technologies for space-based radar payloads and multi-domain platforms.
Conduct system-of-systems analysis to decompose mission requirements into radar subsystem specifications and link budgets.
Develop and validate advanced radar techniques, waveforms, signal processing algorithms, and detection technologies.
Create and drive consensus on internal technical roadmaps for space radar capabilities.
Engage directly with DoD and IC customers to translate operational needs into technical requirements.
Provide technical leadership to program management and business development teams for strategic decision-making.
Mentor and grow team members in radar theory, space systems engineering, and best practices.

What we're looking for

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
5+ years of hands-on experience in radar systems engineering, including hardware, algorithms, or software development.
Proven track record in a technical leadership role developing high-performance defense radar systems.
Strong expertise in radar architecture, waveform design, radar modes, and system-level modeling.
Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for radar simulation and analysis.
Prior experience supporting DoD or IC programs.
Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Hands-on experience developing space-based RF sensing systems, including satellite payload design and orbital mechanics (preferred).

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