Senior Radar Algorithm Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Radar Algorithm Engineer: Develop and deploy advanced algorithms for air-to-air radar systems operating in contested electronic warfare environments with an accent on signal processing, detection, tracking, and radar modes. Focus on owning end-to-end lifecycle from algorithm design through production-ready implementation, validation in simulations and live-fire tests, and hardware integration.

Location: Based in Allen, TX; requires full-time onsite presence. US citizenship required (ability to obtain security clearance).

Company

Early-stage defense tech company rapidly developing advanced defense systems with focus on execution and technical excellence.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end development of air-to-air radar algorithms from concept to production, ensuring performance, affordability, testability, and scalability.
• Design, implement, and validate radar mode logic in Python or Rust for robust performance in electronic warfare environments.
• Develop and execute verification/validation plans across simulation, chamber testing, captive flight, and live-fire scenarios, including calibration.
• Operate in disciplined software engineering environment with version control, code reviews, CI/CD, and testing frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• Direct experience with air-to-air radar systems and algorithms.
• Strong background in signal processing, detection, tracking, and radar modes.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Rust for production-quality code.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, testing, Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings/weekends to meet timelines.

Nice to have

• Experience in electronic warfare or contested RF environments.
• Background taking algorithms from concept to hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with radar system calibration, integration, and multi-environment testing.
• Experience building scalable software architectures for real-time systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term equity for full-time employees.
• 4 weeks PTO, 10 company holidays, comprehensive health benefits (100% employee medical covered), dental, vision.
• Paid parental leave, $100 monthly fitness stipend, onsite EV charging.
• Catered meals, company-covered food during high-demand periods, stocked kitchen.