Staff Radar Engineer
Anduril· Mission Systems : Battlespace Awareness Engineering : Radar Applications Group
Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $253kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Radar Engineer to lead airborne radar systems development, architecture, and deployment across manned and unmanned platforms, with a focus on advanced radar processing, RF sensing modes, and end-to-end system delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms
- Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniques
- Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally-focused solutions
- Design and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking
- Conduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems
- Provide technical leadership in software development for radar mode implementation and real-time processing
- Engage directly with government customers and operational users to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and concepts of operations for airborne systems-of-systems
- Create, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilities
- Mentor and guide team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and operational best practices
- Support programmatic and business leadership with technical expertise for strategic decision-making
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
- 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
Skills
Required:Radarsystems engineeringAlgorithm developmentSoftware leadershipStakeholder engagement
Benefits
- Benefits package available at little to no cost to employees (health, recovery, and other supports)
- Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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