Staff Radar Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 57 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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.

Anduril Industries currently has 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Radar Engineer

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The Staff Radar Engineer joins the Radar team to develop state-of-the-art airborne sensing capabilities for air-to-air surveillance and threat detection. This role involves leading systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms. Key responsibilities include designing advanced RF sensing modes such as SAR, ISAR, and GMTI, while implementing processing algorithms for digital signal processing, waveform design, and electronic protection. The engineer will drive end-to-end system design from concept to deployment, translating government mission requirements into technical solutions. Required skills include deep expertise in radar systems engineering, software architecture, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++. The work focuses on providing persistent, all-weather detection and multi-sensor fusion for modern air combat operations and airborne early warning capabilities.

Skills

Radar Systems Engineering Digital Signal Processing Python C++ MATLAB SAR ISAR GMTI AESA Electronic Protection Waveform Design Systems Architecture Software Architecture Sensor Fusion Real-time Processing Digital Beamforming Cognitive Radar Systems Engineering

What you'll do

Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems on manned and unmanned platforms.
Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms focusing on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection.
Drive end-to-end radar system design from initial concept through operational deployment.
Design and refine airborne RF sensing modes including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking.
Conduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems.
Provide technical leadership for software development in radar mode implementation and real-time processing.
Translate government customer mission requirements into technical solutions through direct engagement.
Establish internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilities and mentor team members.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical field.
Advanced degree in a technical field (preferred).
12+ years of experience in a technical field.
Proven experience in a Staff or Principal-level technical leadership role developing operational airborne defense radar systems.
Deep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, and software architecture.
Strong background in algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniques.
End-to-end radar systems experience spanning hardware, software, and operational deployment.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

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