Senior Radar Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 77 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Radar Engineer, Space

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Senior Radar Engineer, Space The Senior Radar Engineer, Space joins the Space team to architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems for orbital ISR and tactical sensing. This role involves designing software-defined RF payloads, developing advanced radar techniques, waveforms, and signal processing algorithms, and conducting system-of-systems analysis to define mission requirements into technical specifications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage technical roadmaps and engage directly with DoD and IC customers to translate operational needs into requirements. Key technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB and Python for simulation, as well as C++ for real-time embedded systems. Candidates must possess expertise in radar architecture, waveform design, and space-based RF sensing. The role addresses the challenge of developing resilient orbital infrastructure and advanced sensor fusion capabilities to provide critical domain awareness in demanding mission environments.

Skills

Radar Systems Signal Processing MATLAB Python C++ SAR SIGINT Space Systems Engineering Embedded Systems Link Budgets Waveform Design 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/tracking technologies.
Establish 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 to support 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.
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.
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.