Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer

E-SPACE; Saratoga (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health and wellness options

Job summary

E-Space is building a space-based IoT radar system and seeking a senior radar software engineer. You will design and implement end-to-end algorithms, from waveform design to onboard processing, for LEO platforms. You’ll work across RF hardware, DSP and high-performance computing to deliver decision-ready products.

Eligible candidates will have 5+ years in radar/signal processing, strong DSP fundamentals, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and CUDA. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of radar, sonar, communications or high-rate signal-processing experience.
• Strong DSP fundamentals are required.
• Experience translating algorithms into real-time implementations and tests.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for channel processing, beamforming, detection, estimation and calibration.
• Create performance models, simulations, reference implementations and test vectors.
• Allocate processing across GPU, FPGA, embedded and software resources.
• Characterize latency, throughput, precision, resource use and failure behavior.
• Support prototype demos, requirements verification, software development and I&T.

Skills

DSP fundamentals

Radar/signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or higher in EE/Math/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

CUDA

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Join us to design and deploy next-generation, satellite-based radar that delivers persistent, all-weather, day-night sensing at global scale. You’ll build end-to-end capabilities—from waveform design, on-board processing, classification and calibration, for systems on LEO platforms. Working across RF hardware, phased arrays, and advanced DSP, you’ll turn raw echoes into decision-ready products. If you thrive at the intersection of electromagnetics, signal processing, and systems engineering—and want your code and designs to fly—this role is for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop algorithms for channel processing, beamforming, detection, estimation, calibration, interference mitigation, and related radar functions.
• Create performance models, simulations, reference implementations, and test vectors.
• Allocate processing functions across GPU, FPGA, embedded, and software resources.
• Characterize latency, throughput, numerical precision, resource use, and failure behavior.
• Support prototype demonstrations, requirements verification, software development, and I&T.

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of radar, sonar, communications, or high-rate signal-processing experience.
• Strong DSP fundamentals and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, CUDA, or comparable tools.
• Experience translating algorithms into real-time implementations and objective tests.
• Security clearance: U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher, and any program-specific access required for the position. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required clearance and access.

Bonus points for the following:

• GPU-accelerated radar processing and sub-second end-to-end latency experience.
• UHF phased-array calibration or digital beamforming experience.
• Experience developing independent golden-reference models and test vectors.

Additional Requirements:

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

This role requires access to controlled technical data. Under U.S. law (ITAR/EAR), we can only consider U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status).

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off