Senior Radar DSP Systems Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is looking for an experienced candidate to design and implement algorithms for RADAR systems. The ideal applicant will have extensive expertise in Electronic Warfare systems, DSP algorithm development, and proficiency in Python and MATLAB. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and maintain a U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance. A competitive salary range of $166,000–$220,000 USD alongside top-tier benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
• Experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices.
• Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for RADAR systems.
• Develop M&S code for RADAR techniques and data analysis.
• Guide DSP engineers in RADAR-DSP trade studies.

Skills

Electronic Warfare systems

DSP algorithms

Python

MATLAB

Modeling and Simulation of RF systems

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields

Tools

CUDA

TensorFlow

PyTorch

FPGA

Nvidia Jetson

Job description

Anduril 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 Do

• Design and implement algorithms and techniques for RADAR systems
• Develop Modeling and Simulation (M&S) code for RADAR techniques and data analysis including Hardware-in-the-Loop / Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) testing
• Guide DSP engineers in the execution of RADAR-DSP trade studies and optimization of signal processing and machine learning algorithms for deployment on FPGAs and GPUs.
• Participate in laboratory and field testing of RADAR-EW systems and techniques
• Participate in the maturation of RADAR-EW systems into deployable systems and products

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
• Experience with DSP algorithms and technique development for RADAR- Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems.
• Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software defined radios.
• Skilled with Modeling and Simulation of RF systems including Radar and SAR
• Strong knowledge of Python and MATLAB.
• Excellent at balancing multiple projects at any given time and/or managing a larger team for a larger program.
• Enthusiastic about both working with a team and executing some work individually (depending on program scope).
• Some travel required.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with CUDA or GPU accelerated frameworks like cuSignal.
• Familiar with deep learning algorithms. Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch is a plus.
• Experience with embedded devices, including FPGA, Nvidia Jetson, and Software Defined Radios.
• Expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and/or Inverse SAR (ISAR): Image formation, waveforms, phenomenology, modeling and simulation.

US Salary Range

$166,000–$220,000 USD

The 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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