Remote Staff Systems Engineer - SAR Processing

Recruiting; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting's client seeks a Staff-level engineer to lead a highly specialized team building cutting-edge, high-throughput signal processing systems that turn raw satellite radar data into SAR imagery, deployed on the ground and potentially on board spacecraft. Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later.

The role emphasizes leadership, system integration, and hands-on design across hardware and software interfaces, with a strong focus on delivering near-real-time performance

Qualifications

• 12+ years in an engineering environment.
• 5+ years on complex signal processing systems (radar, imaging, CV).
• 10+ years in a large product development or systems environment.
• Strong grounding in high-speed, high-throughput data analysis and transmission design.
• Clear communicator to technical, sales, executive and customer audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, specification, risk management, integration, verification and validation of SAR processors.
• Supervise interface control document development; ensure components integrate into ground/space segments.
• Coordinate trade-offs between algorithms and implementation on the processor.
• Troubleshoot processing errors and artefacts; optimize processing time toward near-real-time.
• Mentor the team and advise senior management and new business pursuits.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Radar systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Physics / Math / Physics

Job description

Recruiting's client seeks a Staff-level engineer to lead a highly specialized team building cutting-edge, high-throughput signal processing systems that turn raw satellite radar data into SAR imagery, deployed on the ground and potentially on board spacecraft. Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later.

The role emphasizes leadership, system integration, and hands-on design across hardware and software interfaces, with a strong focus on delivering near-real-time performance