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Senior Signal Processing Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Washington, DC$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Signal Processing Engineer responsible for leading discrimination algorithm development to separate threats from non-threats using EO/IR sensor data for space and missile defense missions; design signal processing pipelines, develop advanced decision logic, and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors that classify and distinguish threats from decoys, debris, and clutter in real-time operational environments
  • Design and implement signal processing pipelines including detection algorithms, feature extraction, image processing, and measurement generation from sensor data
  • Develop and integrate advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance and adapt to evolving threat environments
  • Analyze and optimize algorithms for EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, SNR considerations, resolution limits, and environmental effects
  • Build physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate discrimination performance
  • Develop analysis tools to characterize discrimination algorithm performance under challenging conditions such as countermeasures, clutter, and degraded sensing environments
  • Collaborate with software engineers to transition discrimination algorithms from prototypes to production code optimized for operational deployment
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on signal processing approaches and best practices
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand mission needs, present discrimination solutions, and demonstrate system performance

Qualifications

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors or similar sensing modalities in aerospace or defense systems
  • Proven expertise in EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, detection theory, SNR analysis, resolution limits, and environmental effects
  • Strong proficiency with signal processing techniques including detection algorithms, filtering, and measurement generation from sensor data
  • Proficiency in algorithm development and coding with demonstrated experience transitioning algorithms to production environments
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including physics-based modeling, Monte Carlo analysis, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience with ability to mentor engineers and drive technical direction
  • Ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems

Skills

Required:Algorithm development

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (details provided by employer)
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and equity
  • Health, recovery, and future planning support
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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