Senior Radar Algorithms Engineer

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

1d•$137,196 - $205,382

About The Position

Echodyne is seeking a Senior Radar Algorithms Engineer to advance the performance and capabilities of its current and future radar systems. The role focuses on researching, designing, and developing radar algorithms from concept and simulation through system validation. The engineer will use simulation and real-world radar data to develop solutions in areas such as clutter mitigation, interference suppression, and field calibration. The position is part of a small, collaborative radar algorithms team and works closely with experts in antennas, electrical engineering, software engineering, and data analysis. The role involves developing models and simulations, understanding radar phenomenology, and helping translate algorithmic approaches into high-performing radar systems.

Requirements

Deep understanding of radar systems, including waveform design, signal processing, and system-level architecture.
Strong background in radar signal processing for LFM high gain and analog beam-forming.
Strong proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for simulation and algorithm prototyping.
Practical understanding of electromagnetics, antennas, wave propagation, and classical mechanics.
Demonstrated ability to take a problem statement to an algorithm prototype.
Experience working collaboratively across hardware and software disciplines.
Proficiency with modern software development practices, including source control, testing, and documentation.
BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or a related field with 5+ years of experience; or MS with 4+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
Applicants must identify whether they are a U.S. citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S., as part of the evaluation of eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required government authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Strong mathematical foundation, including statistical signal processing, estimation theory, and linear algebra.
Experience with multi-sensor or multi-radar coexistence, frequency management, or cognitive radar concepts.
Experience with sensor fusion, tracking, or state estimation, such as Kalman filtering.
Familiarity with object detection and classification using radar data.
Experience with embedded systems, real-time signal processing, or RTOS environments.
Exposure to IMU/GPS integration or motion compensation techniques.
Experience with instrument control and automated test systems.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, simulation, and prototyping of advanced radar signal-processing and control algorithms for FMCW and pulsed radar systems.
Develop MATLAB/Python simulations to design, test, and evaluate algorithms for radar performance, clutter suppression, interference mitigation, and system control.
Analyze radar data to characterize performance, identify failure modes, and derive insights that guide algorithmic and system-level improvements.
Collaborate with Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Data teams to ensure algorithms account for real-world hardware and environmental constraints and are implemented correctly in production code.
Support the bring-up and verification of next-generation radar hardware and signal-processing chains.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical mentorship across the algorithms team.
Document and communicate algorithm design rationale, performance results, and system implications across technical teams.