Staff Radar Engineer

Radar Team Opportunity At Anduril IndustriesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.What You'll DoLead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platformsDevelop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniquesDrive end-to-end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally-focused solutionsDesign and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air trackingConduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystemsProvide technical leadership in software development for radar mode implementation and real-time processingEngage directly with government customers and operational users to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and concepts of operations for airborne systems-of-systemsCreate, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilitiesMentor and guide team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and operational best practicesSupport programmatic and business leadership with technical expertise for strategic decision-makingRequired Qualifications12+ 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 systemsDeep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, and software architectureStrong background in algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniquesEnd-to-end radar systems experience spanning hardware, software, and operational deploymentDemonstrated ability to work directly with operational customers and translate mission needs into technical requirementsOperationally-focused mindset with experience fielding systems in real-world environments (not purely academic/research focused)Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience at Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow level on major radar programsStrong software development skills with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time radar systemsExpertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques for airborne applicationsHands-on experience as a technical contributor in radar algorithm implementation and mode developmentDirect experience supporting Air Force, Navy, Army, or Special Operations Command on airborne ISR or weapons systems programsTrack record of customer-facing technical leadership and program executionActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtainUS Salary Range $165,000 —$219,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: