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Principal Radar Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Space Engineering
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Hybrid (Costa Mesa, California; Waltham, Massachusetts)$220k - $293kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Anduril is hiring a Principal Radar Engineer to architect and deliver next-generation space-based radar systems for orbital ISR and tactical sensing, leading technical initiatives across radar theory, space systems, and DoD/IC customer engagement.

Responsibilities

  • 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 for complex space missions
  • Conduct rigorous system-of-systems analysis to decompose mission requirements into radar subsystem specifications, link budgets, and performance trades
  • 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 to support strategic decision-making
  • Mentor and grow team members in radar theory, space systems engineering, and best practices

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred). Bachelors will be considered with exceptional experience
  • 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

Skills

Required:Radar theorySpace systems engineeringMATLABPythonDoD/IC program engagement
Nice to have:C++

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health and recovery support (as described in Benefits section)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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