Staff Radar Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Equity grants

Wellness programs

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a leader for its airborne radar systems at its Costa Mesa location. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in radar systems engineering, focusing on software-defined radars for aerial surveillance and threat detection.

This role emphasizes technical leadership in developing advanced algorithms, engaging with government customers, and deploying systems operationally. The salary range for this position is competitive, and top-tier benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience required in a technical field.
• Strong background in developing operational airborne radar systems.
• Experience with algorithm development and electronic protection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar.
• Develop advanced radar processing algorithms focused on DSP.
• Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept to deployment.

Skills

Radar systems engineering

Digital signal processing

Algorithm development

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Radar team at Anduril develops state‑of‑the‑art airborne sensing capabilities for air‑to‑air surveillance, aerial threat detection, and intelligence gathering missions. Our software‑defined radars provide persistent, all‑weather detection and tracking of aerial targets and ground threats from airborne platforms, seamlessly integrating with Lattice OS to enable autonomous decision‑making and multi‑sensor fusion. We’re building next‑generation airborne radar systems that are rapidly deployable, adaptable across multiple aircraft platforms, and designed for modern air combat operations—from protecting airspace to enabling advanced airborne early warning and fire control capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms
• Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniques
• Drive end‑to‑end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally‑focused solutions
• Design and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air‑to‑air tracking
• Conduct rigorous system‑level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems
• Provide technical leadership in software development for radar mode implementation and real‑time processing
• Engage directly with government customers and operational users to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define architectures and concepts of operations for airborne systems‑of‑systems
• Create, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilities
• Mentor and guide team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and operational best practices
• Support programmatic and business leadership with technical expertise for strategic decision‑making

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in a Staff or Principal‑level technical leadership role developing operational airborne defense radar systems
• Deep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, and software architecture
• Strong background in algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniques
• End‑to‑end radar systems experience spanning hardware, software, and operational deployment
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with operational customers and translate mission needs into technical requirements
• Operationally‑focused mindset with experience fielding systems in real‑world environments (not purely academic/research focused)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow level on major radar programs
• Strong software development skills with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real‑time radar systems
• Expertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques for airborne applications
• Hands‑on experience as a technical contributor in radar algorithm implementation and mode development
• Direct experience supporting Air Force, Navy, Army, or Special Operations Command on airborne ISR or weapons systems programs
• Track record of customer‑facing technical leadership and program execution
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtain

US SALARY RANGE

$191,000 - $253,000 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 work experience, education, 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. Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other wellness programs.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.