LeoLabs · 12 hours ago
Radar Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expLeoLabs is a company focused on building a living map of activity in space through their global radar network and AI-enabled analytics. They are seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and operation of control, data-acquisition, and data-processing software for advanced phased array radars, contributing to national security and commercial space operations.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and operate control, data-acquisition, and data-processing software for radar systems
Focus on software development and data analysis across the radar lifecycle
Contribute to the design, operation, and advancement of mission-critical radar systems
Qualification
Required
End-to-end signal processing knowledge (transmit/receive chains, I/Q data, target parameters)
Analyze and troubleshoot complex algorithms
Familiarity with radar equation, pulse compression, FFT, coherent integration, clutter/interference mitigation
Analyze I/Q data and intermediate products in time and frequency domains
Root cause analysis for complex systems
Identify common RF/radar issues (IQ imbalance, clock drift, amplifier non-linearities)
Proficiency in Python for analysis and prototyping; produce clear plots and diagnostics
Phased array fundamentals, antenna patterns, beamforming
Knowledge of transmit/receive chain components (amplifiers, mixers, filters, digitizers)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field with 3+ years relevant experience OR
Master's/PhD with applied research in radar, remote sensing, instrumentation, or related discipline
Preferred
Exposure to multiple radar architectures, waveforms, and design tradeoffs
Software deployment, DevOps, and troubleshooting in production/real-time environments
Detection and estimation theory, performance reasoning under noise/interference
Experience operating radars in Linux environments; familiarity with control/monitoring software
High-performance computing experience (GPU optimization; FPGA optional)
Radar calibration and validation (timing, range, Doppler, amplitude, phase)
Benefits
Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact
Unlimited paid time off for most roles
Competitive salary and equity packages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation
Company
LeoLabs
LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
51-200 employees
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2024 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111MKey Investors
GP BullhoundHorizons Ventures
2024-02-12Series Unknown· $29M
2021-06-03Series B· $65M
2020-02-05Series A
Leadership Team
Tony Frazier
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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