Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development (Radar)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development (Radar): Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification with an accent on real-time performance, resource constraints, and system optimization. Focus on implementing algorithms in software and hardware, analyzing radar data, developing simulations, and leading field tests.

Location: Full-time onsite at our office in Hawthorne, California, United States

Salary range: $110,000 - $240,000

Company

hirify.global redefines modern defense with omniscient systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), founded in 2022 with $1B in funding from top investors.

What you will do

• Design and develop radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and implement in software (C++, Python, MATLAB) or hardware (FPGAs, DSPs)
• Analyze radar data, develop system simulations and models for performance evaluation
• Design radar modes, contribute to system requirements, and lead field tests
• Document findings, present to leadership, and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience with radar systems
• Deep understanding of radar principles, modes, signal processing, and algorithms
• Strong familiarity with Python or MATLAB; systems engineering with RF systems
• Expertise in digital signal processing, algorithm development, and data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a team

Nice to have

• Graduate degree in STEM or equivalent
• Expertise in radar waveform design, matched filtering, Doppler processing, clutter rejection
• Strong foundation in Systems Engineering V-model
• Experience with C++

Culture & Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision 100% paid by company
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance
• Free daily lunch, no meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Competitive base salary, pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, annual bonuses
• Team of 200 employees across 5 global offices