Staff Radar Systems Engineer

The role

This person will lead radar systems engineering activities including requirements development, architecture definition, integration, and operational support. They will develop radar system software, performance models, and technical documentation to support space domain awareness missions.

What you will do

• Lead radar systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle
• Develop and maintain radar system software, performance models, analyses, and technical documentation
• Evaluate radar performance against mission objectives
• Support system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements
• Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, signal processing, and operations teams
• Perform trade studies and technical assessments
• Develop test plans and support laboratory, field, and operational testing activities
• Analyze system anomalies and lead root-cause investigations
• Support government customers with technical expertise and briefings
• Mentor junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, sensor systems engineering, or related defense and aerospace environments
• Demonstrated experience with radar system architecture, integration, testing, and performance analysis
• Strong understanding of radar principles, RF systems, signal processing, and sensor performance characterization
• Experience developing system requirements, interface documentation, and verification methodologies
• Experience with various electronic protection techniques
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical leadership skills
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Experience implementing algorithms like adaptive beamforming
• Experience with phased-array radar systems
• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Space Force programs
• Experience with tracking methods, for orbital and non-orbital objects
• Knowledge of space domain awareness, missile warning, tracking, or related mission areas
• Active U.S. security clearance

Benefits

• Flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Before you apply

• Eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to ITAR
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance

About the company

LeoLabs builds a living map of activity in space using a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform. They provide Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for space operators and defense organizations.