Staff Radar Engineer

Anduril Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a senior radar systems leader to drive architecture and mode development for airborne radar across manned and unmanned platforms. You will develop advanced radar processing algorithms (DSP) and guide end-to-end system design, from concept through deployment, aligning with mission needs and operational requirements.

The role requires 12+ years in leadership on airborne radar programs, expertise in software architecture, DSP, and electronic protection.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in a staff or principal-level role for airborne radar systems.
• Deep expertise in airborne radar engineering, mode development, and software architecture.
• Strong background in DSP, digital signal processing, and electronic protection.
• End-to-end radar experience across hardware, software, and deployment.
• Ability to translate mission needs into technical requirements with customers.
• Operational experience fielding systems in real-world environments and security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar across platforms.
• Develop and implement radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP and protection techniques.
• Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept to deployment.
• Design RF sensing modes including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and ops concepts.
• Engage with government customers to translate mission needs into technical solutions.
• Mentor team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and best practices.

Skills

Radar systems engineering

DSP development

Software architecture

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in 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 & a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other 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

$165,000-$218,000 USD

Benefits

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 (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, 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. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.