Signal Processing Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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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Join our dynamic team as a Signal Processing Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, where you will develop advanced discrimination algorithms to distinguish threats from decoys and debris using EO/IR sensor data for space and missile defense missions. Your daily tasks include designing signal processing pipelines, implementing detection and feature extraction techniques, and integrating decision logic to enhance classification performance. You’ll work with physics-based models, conduct simulations, and collaborate closely with software engineers to transition algorithms into production environments optimized for operational deployment. This role requires expertise in EO/IR sensor phenomenology, detection theory, and proficiency in algorithm development using relevant tools and languages. Ideal candidates have experience in space or missile defense systems and a strong background in signal processing techniques and modeling workflows.

Skills

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

What you'll do

  • Develop discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors to classify threats.
  • Design signal processing pipelines including detection, feature extraction, and image processing.
  • Integrate advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance in real-time.
  • Analyze and optimize algorithms considering noise characteristics and environmental effects.
  • Conduct modeling and simulation to validate discrimination algorithm performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience with signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors
  • Strong understanding of EO/IR sensor phenomenology and detection theory
  • Experience designing and implementing signal processing pipelines and decision logic
  • Proficiency in algorithm development and transitioning to production environments
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including Monte Carlo analysis
  • Secret security clearance required

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