Staff Radar Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Mission Systems : Battlespace Awareness Engineering

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Staff Radar Engineer to lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems. The role involves developing advanced radar processing algorithms, driving end-to-end radar system design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and government customers. The position requires deep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, algorithm development, and DSP, with a focus on operational deployment in real-world environments.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms
  2. Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniques
  3. Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally-focused solutions
  4. Design and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking
  5. Conduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems

Skills

Required

  • 12+ years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other 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
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with operational customers and translate mission needs into technical requirements
  • Operationally-focused mindset with experience fielding systems in real-world environments (not purely academic/research focused)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Experience at Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow level on major radar programs
  • Strong software development skills with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time radar systems
  • Expertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques for airborne applications
  • Hands-on experience as a technical contributor in radar algorithm implementation and mode development
  • Direct experience supporting Air Force, Navy, Army, or Special Operations Command on airborne ISR or weapons systems programs
  • Track record of customer-facing technical leadership and program execution
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtain

What the JD emphasized

  • operational airborne defense radar systems
  • operationally-focused solutions
  • operationally-focused mindset
  • fielding systems in real-world environments