Echodyne is seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to join our fast-growing team!
The Senior Radar Engineer will play a key role in advancing the performance and capability of Echodyne's current and future radar systems. This position focuses on the research, design, and development of radar algorithms-from concept and simulation to system validation. The ideal candidate combines deep radar domain knowledge with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using simulation and real-world data to innovate in areas such as clutter mitigation, interference suppression, and field calibration.
Working within a small, highly collaborative radar algorithms team, this individual will partner closely with experts in antennas, electrical engineering, and data analysis to ensure that new algorithmic approaches translate effectively to high-performing radar systems. This role is ideal for a radar engineer who enjoys exploring novel solutions, building models and simulations, and developing a deep understanding of radar phenomenology to push the boundaries of sensing performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Contribute to the design, simulation, and prototyping of advanced radar signal processing and control algorithms for FMCW and pulsed radar systems.
- Develop MATLAB/Python simulations to design, test, and evaluate algorithms for radar performance, clutter suppression, interference mitigation, and system control.
- Analyze radar data to characterize performance, identify failure modes, and derive insights that guide algorithmic and system-level improvements.
- Collaborate with Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Data teams to ensure algorithms complement real-world hardware and environmental constraints and are implemented correctly in production code.
- Support the bring-up and verification of next-generation radar hardware and signal processing chains.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical mentorship across the algorithms team.
- Document and communicate algorithm design rationale, performance results, and system implications across technical teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
- Deep understanding of radar systems, including waveform design, signal processing, and system-level architecture.
- Strong background in radar signal processing for FMCW and/or pulsed LFM high gain, analog beam-forming systems.
- Strong proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for simulation and algorithm prototyping.
- Practical understanding of electromagnetics, antennas, wave propagation, and classical mechanics.
- Has demonstrated ability to take problem statement to algorithm prototype.
- Experience working collaboratively across hardware and software disciplines.
- Proficiency with modern software development practices, including source control, testing, and documentation.
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) - Strong mathematical foundation, including statistical signal processing, estimation theory, and linear algebra.
- Experience with multi-sensor or multi-radar coexistence, frequency management, or cognitive radar concepts.
- Experience with sensor fusion, tracking, or state estimation (e.g., Kalman filtering).
- Familiarity with object detection and classification using radar data.
- Experience with embedded systems, real-time signal processing, or RTOS environments.
- Exposure to IMU/GPS integration or motion compensation techniques.
- Experience with instrument control and automated test systems.
Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFERThis is an exempt position.