Senior Radar Signal Processing Engineers

Kforce Inc; Orem (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA/FSA

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking Senior Radar Signal Processing Engineers in Orem, Utah, with hybrid remote work.

The role focuses on developing advanced radar and DSP algorithms for next-generation sensing systems, requiring strong DSP expertise, radar knowledge, and production-grade C++/CUDA implementation. The position involves validating algorithms, optimizing performance, and collaborating across hardware and software teams to meet system requirements.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of Radar Signal Process Development and/or implementation experience.
• C++ in production environments preferred; others considered.
• Experience prototyping with Python and/or MATLAB is ideal.
• Strong DSP and numerical analysis background, including Fourier transforms and digital filters.
• Knowledge of radar algorithms: Beamforming, STAP, MIMO, CFAR.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate DSP algorithms for detection, calibration, parameter estimation, and interference mitigation.
• Develop and optimize radar algorithms for real-world applications.
• Implement solutions in C++ and CUDA for deployment on target hardware.
• Test with real-world data, refine algorithm performance, and collaborate with hardware teams.

Skills

DSP

Radar concepts

Beamforming

STAP

MIMO

CFAR

Statistical estimation

Optimization

Fourier transforms

Digital filters

Linear algebra

Education

BS/MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

C++

CUDA

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a couple of Senior Radar Signal Processing Engineers in Orem, UT (Hybrid Remote). Overview: Our client is seeking a Senior Radar Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced radar and digital signal processing algorithms for next-generation sensing systems. This role requires experience in DSP, radar algorithms. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this search assignment. This position is hybrid remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and validate DSP algorithms for detection, RF calibration, parameter estimation, and interference mitigation
• Develop and optimize radar algorithms for real-world applications
• Implement solutions in C++ and CUDA for deployment on target hardware
• Use real-world data to test, validate, and refine algorithm performance
• Collaborate with hardware and application teams to ensure radar system requirements are met

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
• At least 4-7+ years of Radar Signal Process Development and/or implementation experience
• C++ programming experience within production environments is preferred. (Will also consider other programming language experience)
• Experience prototyping algorithms using Python and/or MATLAB would be ideal
• Solid background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and numerical analysis, including Fourier transforms, digital filters, optimization, linear algebra, and statistical estimation
• Solid working or academic knowledge of radar algorithms, including Beamforming; STAP (Space-Time Adaptive Processing); Phased arrays, MIMO, and CFAR

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FMCW radar systems
• CUDA/GPU acceleration experience
• Experience developing advanced radar algorithms for challenging operational environments

Keywords: DSP, Radar Signal Processing, Beamforming, STAP, MIMO, CFAR, FMCW Radar, C++, CUDA, Python, MATLAB, Fourier Transforms, Statistical Estimation, Optimization

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee payment is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.