Senior Radar Systems Engineer - Algorithm Development

Chaos, Inc.; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development to design and implement advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification within a cutting-edge defense portfolio.

You will lead algorithm development with minimal guidance, optimize real-time performance, validate designs with simulations and field tests, mentor junior engineers, and work full-time onsite at our Hawthorne office.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of radar systems and modes.
• Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms.
• Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB.
• Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems.

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.
• Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities.
• Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Radar signal processing

RF systems

Leadership

Real-time optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

FPGAs

DSPs

Job description

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development to design and implement advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification within a cutting-edge defense portfolio.

You will lead algorithm development with minimal guidance, optimize real-time performance, validate designs with simulations and field tests, mentor junior engineers, and work full-time onsite at our Hawthorne office.