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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.\n Job Summary\nWe 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.\n Job Responsibilities\nContribute to state-of-the-art processing techniques to solve customer problems using commercial SAR imagery\nDesign SAR collection parameters tailored for AMTI\nEvaluate SAR satellite constellations and their orbits for a given use-case\nDevelop proof-of-concept and production-quality SAR algorithms for AMTI\nPerform analysis to determine expected performance of processing algorithms for specific use cases\nParticipate in agile software development processes to bring algorithms into operational use\nParticipate in design discussions and code reviews\nCommunicate effectively and collaborate frequently with peers\nMentor junior members of the engineering team\nLead technical subject areas\nProvide technical leadership to projects and programs\nAll other duties as assigned\nRequirements\nM.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and/or other technical discipline\n7-10 years of experience\nProficiency in Python and version control software, preferably Git\nPrior experience developing or working with remote sensing and signal processing algorithms for various sensing modalities, including SAR, RF, or others\nComplete understanding of SAR imaging modes and focusing algorithms \nUnderstanding of commercially available SAR imaging products in various modes \nUnderstanding of radar signal processing algorithms, primarily detection techniques\nAbility to communicate technical information clearly and effectively\nExperience working on a cross-functional team developing solutions to complex tasks\nActive curiosity and a desire to learn and grow as a technical expert\nMust be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract requirements. \nA fast, reliable internet connection if you are working remotely is a must\nPreferred Skills/Qualifications\nPh.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other technical discipline\nImage processing techniques\nVerification and validation techniques\nModeling and simulation of radar systems and imagery\nFamiliarity with compensated phase history data (CPHD) format\nPrior experience with moving target indication\nComputer vision and machine learning techniques\nProficiency in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras).\nExperience with GPU Analytics and GPU accelerated programming\nExperience with Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)\nExperience adhering to security best practices\nPrior experience working with government contracts and/or interfacing with external customers\nCompensation\n$160,000 - $175,000, relative to skills and experience\nLocation\nWe are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.\nPlease note: applications without a relevant cover letter will not be considered. 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