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This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for defining system requirements, evaluating radar performance, supporting mission execution, and driving cross-functional engineering efforts across hardware, software, signal processing, and operations teams.\nThe ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in radar systems engineering, a strong understanding of sensor performance and system integration, and the ability to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions supporting national security and space domain awareness missions.\nResponsibilities\nLead radar systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture definition, integration, verification, validation, and operational support.\nDevelop and maintain radar system software, performance models, analyses, and technical documentation.\nEvaluate radar performance against mission objectives and identify opportunities for optimization and capability enhancement.\nSupport system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements.\nCollaborate with software, hardware, RF, signal processing, and operations teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of radar capabilities.\nPerform trade studies and technical assessments to support engineering and program decisions.\nDevelop test plans and support laboratory, field, and operational testing activities.\nAnalyze system anomalies and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.\nSupport government customers by providing technical expertise, briefings, and engineering recommendations.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued development of systems engineering best practices.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n10+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, sensor systems engineering, or related defense and aerospace environments.\nDemonstrated experience with radar system architecture, integration, testing, and performance analysis.\nStrong understanding of radar principles, RF systems, signal processing, and sensor performance characterization.\nExperience developing system requirements, interface documentation, and verification methodologies.\nExperience with various electronic protection techniques\nStrong analytical, communication, and technical leadership skills.\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.\nExperience implementing algorithms like adaptive beamforming\nExperience with phased-array radar systems.\nExperience supporting U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Space Force programs.\nExperience with tracking methods, for orbital and non-orbital objects\nKnowledge of space domain awareness, missile warning, tracking, or related mission areas.\nActive U.S. security clearance.\nCompensation\nThe base salary range for this position is $186,000 + bonus + stock options + benefits \nCompensation Note: The salary range for this position is benchmarked based on the designated primary work location for the role. Final compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's work location, applicable market data, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.\nPerks and Benefits\nGlobal workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities\nWork on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact\nUnlimited paid time off for most roles\nCompetitive salary and equity packages\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage\nAccess to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation\n\nITAR Requirements \nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website. \n\nVendor Notification\nLeoLabs does not engage external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. 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