Principal Radar Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

4h

About The Position

The Radar team at Anduril develops state-of-the-art sensing capabilities for air surveillance, counter-UAS, and counter-intrusion missions. Our software-defined radars provide persistent, all-weather detection and tracking of aerial and ground threats, seamlessly integrating with Lattice OS to enable autonomous decision-making and multi-sensor fusion. We're building next-generation radar systems that are rapidly deployable, highly mobile, and designed for the modern battlefield—from protecting critical infrastructure to enabling advanced air defense operations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience and at least a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field
• Proven experience in a technical leadership position developing high-performance space-based defense sensing systems
• Strong expertise in space-based sensor architecture, operational modes, and system modeling
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of progressive experience in space-based sensing systems development and deployment
• Demonstrated experience as an individual contributor in space-based RF sensing hardware, algorithms, software, or systems design
• Experience with satellite payloads, orbital mechanics, and space environment effects on RF systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time systems

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and implement space-based RF sensing technologies for LEO, MEO, and GEO orbital platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evaluate architectures and concepts of operations for space-based systems-of-systems
• Conduct rigorous analysis at the system-of-systems level; assess and decompose requirements flowed down to the space-based sensor subsystem level
• Create, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for space-based sensing capabilities
• Develop, refine, and realize advanced space-based RF sensing techniques, algorithms, and technologies
• Engage with industry leaders to align external roadmaps with Anduril space systems business plans and pursuits
• Provide technical expertise to programmatic and business leadership to support strategic decision-making for space missions
• Guide, direct and mentor team members in space-based RF sensing theory and best practices

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal