Sr. Radar Systems Engineer

Ursa Space Systems; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Stock Options

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Job summary

Ursa Space Systems seeks a Senior Radar Systems Engineer to develop, implement, and test SAR/EO/RF signal processing algorithms. You will turn prototypes into production‑level code while advancing AMTI and related applications.

The role requires MS/PhD in a technical field, 7–10 years in radar/signal processing, strong Python/Git skills, and excellent collaboration across teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in radar systems or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and Git.
• Experience with remote sensing and signal processing for SAR/RF.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test SAR/EO/RF signal processing algorithms.
• Write production‑grade code across prototype to production stages.
• Design SAR collection parameters for AMTI.
• Evaluate SAR constellations and orbit parameters.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical areas.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and participate in reviews.

Skills

Python

Git

Remote sensing

Signal processing

SAR imaging

Communication

Mentoring

Education

MS in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

PhD in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Git

Job description

Sr. Radar Systems Engineer

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations.

Job Summary

We are looking for an attentive and driven Senior Radar Systems Engineer to join our team. Your main duties will be developing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms to exploit synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. Day-to-day responsibilities will be primarily focused around developing code in various stages of maturity (from prototype to production level) in a fast paced environment for Ursa’s ongoing Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) effort as well as to solve problems in a multitude of Ursa’s other applications. Projects can range from fundamental SAR image processing to geospatial processing to data fusion approaches.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to state-of-the-art processing techniques to solve customer problems using commercial SAR imagery
• Design SAR collection parameters tailored for AMTI
• Evaluate SAR satellite constellations and their orbits for a given use-case
• Develop proof-of-concept and production-quality SAR algorithms for AMTI
• Perform analysis to determine expected performance of processing algorithms for specific use cases
• Participate in agile software development processes to bring algorithms into operational use
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Communicate effectively and collaborate frequently with peers
• Mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Lead technical subject areas
• Provide technical leadership to projects and programs
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and/or other technical discipline
• 7-10 years of experience
• Proficiency in Python and version control software, preferably Git
• Prior experience developing or working with remote sensing and signal processing algorithms for various sensing modalities, including SAR, RF, or others
• Complete understanding of SAR imaging modes and focusing algorithms
• Understanding of commercially available SAR imaging products in various modes
• Understanding of radar signal processing algorithms, primarily detection techniques
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively
• Experience working on a cross-functional team developing solutions to complex tasks
• Active curiosity and a desire to learn and grow as a technical expert
• A fast, reliable internet connection if you are working remotely is a must

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other technical discipline
• Image processing techniques
• Verification and validation techniques
• Modeling and simulation of radar systems and imagery
• Familiarity with compensated phase history data (CPHD) format
• Prior experience with moving target indication
• Computer vision and machine learning techniques
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Experience with GPU Analytics and GPU accelerated programming
• Experience with Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience adhering to security best practices
• Prior experience working with government contracts and/or interfacing with external customers

Compensation

• $160,000 - $175,000, relative to skills and experience

Location

• We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
• Stock Options
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Educational Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And more

Company Values

• Use the team
• Figure it out and own it
• Aim for elegant simplicity
• Empower diversity & inclusivity
• Do the right thing
• Be scrappy