Senior Radar Software Engineer

LeoLabs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Home office stipend

Home internet allowance

Development fund

Recognition program

Referral program

Job summary

LeoLabs in Denver is seeking a Senior Radar Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software for radar data collection, processing, and mission deployment. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance radar capabilities, APIs, and data-driven services in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7+ years of software experience, strong Python/C++, Linux, and a US security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, or similar.
• Experience designing distributed systems and data-intensive apps.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Personnel Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software supporting radar data collection, processing, analysis, and operational deployment.
• Develop interfaces and services supporting sensor operations, telemetry, data management, and mission execution.
• Develop scalable and reliable software solutions for radar control, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with radar systems, signal processing, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate new capabilities into operational environments.
• Support software architecture development and technical design reviews.
• Participate in system integration, verification, validation, and field testing activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support root-cause analysis for software and system anomalies.
• Contribute to software development best practices, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Support customer demonstrations, technical briefings, and operational readiness activities as needed.

Skills

Python

C++

Distributed systems

Linux

APIs

Data-intensive apps

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

At LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

f you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

LeoLabs is seeking a Senior Radar Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and optimize software systems supporting advanced radar operations and space domain awareness missions. This role will work closely with radar systems engineers, signal processing engineers, data scientists, and software developers to deliver high-performance radar capabilities that support mission-critical customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience developing software for radar, sensor, defense, aerospace, or real-time data processing systems and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software supporting radar data collection, processing, analysis, and operational deployment.
• Develop interfaces and services supporting sensor operations, telemetry, data management, and mission execution.
• Develop scalable and reliable software solutions for radar control, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with radar systems, signal processing, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate new capabilities into operational environments.
• Support software architecture development and technical design reviews.
• Participate in system integration, verification, validation, and field testing activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support root-cause analysis for software and system anomalies.
• Contribute to software development best practices, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Support customer demonstrations, technical briefings, and operational readiness activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems, APIs, and data-intensive applications.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Familiarity with software testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Personnel Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar systems, RF systems, signal processing, or sensor data processing applications.
• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Space Force programs.
• Experience working with bare-metal systems
• Familiarity working in constrained compute environments
• Experience working with large-scale telemetry, tracking, or real-time data processing systems.
• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance.
• Experience supporting classified programs and secure computing environments.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $173,800 + bonus + stock options + benefits

Compensation Note: The salary range for this position is benchmarked based on the designated primary work location for the role. Final compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's work location, applicable market data, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Perks and Benefits

• $100 USD monthly wellness benefit to support your health and well-being
• $300 USD home office setup stipend, available for use within your first six months
• $75 USD monthly home internet allowance, paid directly through your regular paycheck
• Individual Development Fund to support training, learning, and professional development
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate contributions and achievements across the team
• Employee Referral Program so you can help us connect with great talent
• And much more!

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website.

LeoLabs does not engage external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.