Principal Radar Software Engineer (Radar)

TL;DR

Principal Radar Software Engineer (Radar/C++): Developing AI-enabled radar and sensing systems with an accent on radar signal processing, detection, and tracking. Focus on translating radar theory and RF system knowledge into scalable production-quality software and optimizing system performance across hardware and software boundaries.

Location: Hybrid in Burlington, MA. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Compensation: $175,000 - $210,000

Company

hirify.global develops AI-enabled radar and sensing systems that deliver situational awareness in environments where traditional sensing solutions struggle.

What you will do

• Design and develop software for radar signal processing, detection, tracking, and situational awareness applications.
• Collaborate with RF, FPGA, hardware, and software teams to optimize radar system performance and define architecture.
• Translate radar algorithms and research concepts into scalable, production-quality software.
• Analyze radar data and investigate system performance issues to drive improvements across hardware and software boundaries.
• Build tools and frameworks that accelerate radar development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across radar software and systems initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience developing radar, RF sensing, electronic warfare, communications, or signal processing systems.
• Strong understanding of radar fundamentals, including detection, tracking, waveform design, and propagation effects.
• Strong software development skills in C++ and experience implementing signal processing algorithms in production systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or Radar Systems.
• Experience with MIMO, phased arrays, FMCW, pulse-Doppler, or passive radar.
• Strong background in digital signal processing or estimation theory.
• Experience working with FPGAs, embedded systems, or hardware/software co-design.
• Experience supporting deployed radar systems in operational environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge sensing technology and real-world capability.
• Collaborative environment working alongside world-class engineers to solve multidisciplinary problems.
• Focus on innovation and technical excellence.
• Dynamic role moving between theory, data analysis, and hands-on implementation.