Principal Radar Engineer, Space

The role

The Principal Radar Engineer will architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems. This role involves designing RF sensing technologies, leading radar engineering teams, and engaging with DoD and IC customers.

What you will do

• Architect and implement RF sensing technologies for space-based radar payloads and multi-domain platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures and concepts of operations
• Conduct system-of-systems analysis to decompose mission requirements into radar subsystem specifications
• Develop and validate advanced radar techniques, waveforms, signal processing algorithms, and detection/tracking technologies
• Create and drive consensus on internal technical roadmaps for space radar capabilities
• Engage directly with DoD and IC customers to translate operational needs into technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership to program management and business development teams
• Mentor and grow team members in radar theory, space systems engineering, and best practices

Required qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in radar systems engineering, including hardware, algorithms, or software development
• Proven track record in a technical leadership role developing high-performance defense radar systems
• Strong expertise in radar architecture, waveform design, radar modes, and system-level modeling
• Understanding of radar antenna development, technology, and integration
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for radar simulation and analysis
• Prior experience supporting DoD or IC programs
• Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience developing space-based RF sensing systems, including satellite payload design, orbital mechanics considerations, and space environmental effects
• Proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded systems or signal processing pipelines
• Experience with SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indicator), or space-based SIGINT modes
• Familiarity with spacecraft operations, space mission design tools, or hardware-in-the-loop integration with ground stations
• Understanding of space software standards (e.g., cFS, SpaceVPX) and modular payload architectures
• Experience building and leading technical teams in the space domain
• Track record managing complex relationships with government customers

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.