Radar Systems Engineer

At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

We are currently looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to support our growing team. The Radar Systems team develops, maintains, and operates control, data-acquisition, and data-processing software for LeoLabs’ advanced phased array radars. This is a cross-disciplinary role for engineers comfortable bridging hardware and software, theory and real-world applications. Daily work focuses on software development and data analysis, with contributions spanning the full radar lifecycle: from concept and development to deployment, performance monitoring, and operational support.

This role directly contributes to the design, operation, and advancement of mission-critical radar systems that support national security, commercial space operations, and global space safety.

·       End-to-end signal processing knowledge (transmit/receive chains, I/Q data, target parameters)

·       Analyze and troubleshoot complex algorithms

·       Familiarity with radar equation, pulse compression, FFT, coherent integration, clutter/interference mitigation

·       Analyze I/Q data and intermediate products in time and frequency domains

·       Root cause analysis for complex systems

·       Identify common RF/radar issues (IQ imbalance, clock drift, amplifier non-linearities)

·       Proficiency in Python for analysis and prototyping; produce clear plots and diagnostics

·       Phased array fundamentals, antenna patterns, beamforming

·       Knowledge of transmit/receive chain components (amplifiers, mixers, filters, digitizers)

·       Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field with 3+ years relevant experience OR

·       Master’s/PhD with applied research in radar, remote sensing, instrumentation, or related discipline

·       Exposure to multiple radar architectures, waveforms, and design tradeoffs

·       Software deployment, DevOps, and troubleshooting in production/real-time environments

·       Detection and estimation theory, performance reasoning under noise/interference

·       Experience operating radars in Linux environments; familiarity with control/monitoring software

·       High-performance computing experience (GPU optimization; FPGA optional)

·       Radar calibration and validation (timing, range, Doppler, amplitude, phase)

·      Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities

·      Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact

·      Unlimited paid time off for most roles

·      Competitive salary and equity packages

·      Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

·      Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.