Anduril
Staff Radar Engineer
$191K–$254K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years; no stated alternatives.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
About the job
Leads architecture, development, and deployment of airborne radar systems and sensing modes for defense missions.
What you'll do
- Lead radar system architecture, mode development, and end-to-end design through operational deployment.
- Develop radar processing algorithms and provide technical leadership for software implementation and real-time processing.
- Translate customer mission needs into technical solutions, guide cross-functional roadmaps, and mentor team members.
What they ask for
- 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical field.
- Staff- or Principal-level technical leadership developing operational airborne defense radar systems.
- Expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, software architecture, algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniques.
- End-to-end radar experience across hardware, software, and operational deployment; able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience as Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow on major radar programs; proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Expertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques; active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtain.
Pay
$191,000 — $254,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, C++, Lattice OS
AI focus
Radar sensing and processing support autonomous decision-making and multi-sensor fusion; the role does not explicitly require developing AI.
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