Senior Radar Algorithms Engineer – Real-Time DSP/FPGA

Chaos, Inc.; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to advance radar algorithm development and real-time processing. You will design signal processing techniques, simulate performance, and lead field tests, working onsite with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a strong background in radar systems, DSP, and Software/Hardware integration (C++, Python, MATLAB; FPGAs/DSPs). A STEM degree is essential, with senior-level expertise and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience.
• Deep understanding of radar systems and modes.
• Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB.
• Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems.
• Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection).
• Expertise in algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification.
• Lead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance.
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints.
• Implement algorithms in software (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs).
• Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation.
• Design and development of radar modes.
• Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications.
• Modeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain.
• Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities.
• Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Work full-time onsite at our office in Hawthorne, CA.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

RF Systems

DSP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Graduate degree in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to advance radar algorithm development and real-time processing. You will design signal processing techniques, simulate performance, and lead field tests, working onsite with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a strong background in radar systems, DSP, and Software/Hardware integration (C++, Python, MATLAB; FPGAs/DSPs). A STEM degree is essential, with senior-level expertise and excellent problem-solving abilities.