Signal Processing Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $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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TL;DR · Signal Processing Engineer, Space

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Join our rapidly growing team in Washington DC as a Signal Processing Engineer, where you will develop discrimination algorithms to separate threats from decoys and debris using EO/IR sensor data for space and missile defense missions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing signal processing pipelines, implementing detection and feature extraction techniques, and integrating advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance. You will work with physics-based models, conduct simulations, and collaborate with software engineers to transition algorithms from prototypes to production code. This role requires expertise in EO/IR sensor phenomenology, detection theory, and proficiency in algorithm development using languages like Python or MATLAB. Ideal candidates have experience with space defense systems, threat discrimination, and adaptive algorithms for classification workflows, as well as a background in fire control systems and multi-modal sensor fusion.

Skills

Python C++ MATLAB Signal Processing Detection Theory EO/IR Sensors Algorithm Development Modeling and Simulation Monte Carlo Analysis Hardware-in-the-loop Testing Collaboration Tools CI/CD

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 evolving threat environments.
Analyze and optimize algorithms considering noise characteristics, SNR, resolution limits, and environmental effects.
Build physics-based models and conduct simulations to validate discrimination algorithm performance.

What we're looking for

Secret security clearance required
5+ years of experience in designing and implementing signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors
Strong understanding of EO/IR sensor phenomenology, including noise characteristics and detection theory
Proficiency in algorithm development with demonstrated transition to production environments
Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows for advanced decision logic
Ability to collaborate with software engineers and systems teams on integration tasks
Background in space or missile defense systems preferred

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