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$330,000–$500,000/yr
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  • Define technical vision and architecture for autonomy capabilities combining RF sensing, perception, and control.
  • Lead development of radar and RF signal processing algorithms, simulation, and verification.
  • Guide cross-functional integration and mentor engineering teams for fielded autonomous systems.

Radar MATLAB Python

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  • Develop, model, and validate radar signal processing algorithms including detection and estimation.
  • Implement Python tools for radar control, data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
  • Support deployment, calibration, and troubleshooting of phased array radar systems.

LeoLabs builds the living map of activity in space using a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics. With a global workforce, they focus on mission-critical space domain awareness, safety, and transparency for commercial and government partners.

US

  • Lead a specialized team building high-throughput signal processing systems that convert raw satellite radar data into SAR imagery.
  • Manage integration, verification, and validation of SAR processors, from interface control to troubleshooting processing errors.
  • Mentor engineers and advise senior management on mission design and new business pursuits.

HIKINEX is a staffing agency that recruits for technology clients, including one developing high-throughput signal processing systems for satellite radar data. The company's size and culture are not specified in the posting.

US

  • Design and execute sophisticated test plans and controlled experiments across hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop environments.
  • Analyze complex RF data to identify system performance issues and develop tools that turn test results into actionable engineering insights.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, integration laboratories, and customers to ensure successful system integration and verification.

The company is a defense contractor focused on developing advanced electronic warfare systems for naval defense programs. It offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a multidisciplinary engineering team and opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

US

  • Own end-to-end SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a space mission.
  • Lead technical solutions for beam mode design, mission concept, and SAR image quality.
  • Advise senior management, mentor the team, and manage mission-level risks and validation.

The client is a global leader in Earth-observation satellites, specializing in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) space missions. The company fosters a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering culture focused on technical excellence and mission innovation.

US

  • Contribute end-to-end to SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission.
  • Lead technical solutions for mission enhancements, including beam mode design and image quality modelling.
  • Own design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, SAR payload, processor, and end-user applications.

Our client is a global leader in Earth-observation satellites. They are hiring a senior systems engineer to lead SAR mission engineering from concept through operations.

US

  • Lead multidisciplinary radar, hardware, manufacturing, and deployment programs from definition through completion.
  • Own the integrated program plan, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.
  • Drive technical readiness, risk management, and execution visibility to leadership.

LeoLabs builds a living map of activity in space using a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform. They collect millions of measurements daily on over 25,000 objects and serve top-tier space operators and defense organizations.

US

  • Oversee end-to-end SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a space mission.
  • Lead technical solutions for current and future SAR missions, including beam mode design and image quality modelling.
  • Manage mission-level risk, integration, verification, validation, and commissioning.

Fastwater Staffing and Recruiting is a talent acquisition firm specializing in technical staffing. They are hiring for a global leader in Earth-observation satellites, offering a fully remote role with optional relocation to Vancouver, BC.

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  • Contribute end-to-end to SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission.
  • Lead technical solutions for mission enhancements: beam mode design, mission concept design, image quality modelling.
  • Own design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, coverage and access, SAR payload, SAR processor and end-user applications.

Fastwater Staffing and Recruiting is a specialized staffing and recruiting firm that places engineering and technical professionals in contract roles. This posting supports a senior systems engineering position for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) space missions within the aerospace and defense sector.

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  • Lead and support surveillance system activities across the company portfolio, defining architectures for technologies like DAA, ADS-B, Radar, and TCAS.
  • Deliver systems lifecycle artifacts and ensure end-to-end requirements traceability ahead of Critical Design Review.
  • Develop and maintain SysML models using MBSE methodologies and tools like Cameo, supporting certification, safety, and V&V planning.

SkyGrid builds ground-based high-assurance third-party services to enable safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. The company is a Wisk Company based in Austin, Texas, focused on advanced air mobility.

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  • Own SAR payload subsystem definition, design, integration, verification, and sustainment across Earth-observation programs.
  • Lead requirements, architecture trades, performance simulations, and payload verification planning.
  • Act as technical interface with customers, primes, and internal teams; support operations and anomaly resolution.

HIKINEX (Fastwater Staffing) is a recruiting firm specializing in engineering and aerospace placements. They support remote-first hiring and value independent, technically strong professionals.

$166,000–$220,000/yr
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  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
  • Own the FPGA firmware lifecycle from MATLAB/Simulink algorithms through architecture, integration, and test.
  • Establish HDL workflows and best practices for simulation, verification, and system testing.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, including an AI-powered operating system called Lattice OS. The company brings a fast-paced, mission-driven culture focused on delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion to the military.

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  • Own the technical architecture and roadmap for a multi-RAT RAN digital twin covering LTE and 5G NR.
  • Integrate production MAC and scheduler software into deterministic closed-loop simulations with stable interfaces.
  • Develop AI/ML-based RAN capabilities including neural channel estimation and learned scheduling policies.

Parallel Wireless is a U.S.-based pioneer in Open RAN innovation, transforming how mobile networks are built, optimized, and powered. The company culture emphasizes software-centric, hardware-agnostic approaches to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership.