Systems Development Engineer

Description

The company builds defense products on Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN), which serve warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams by helping them respond faster and adjust quickly to changing threats.

Founded in 2022, the company has raised $1 billion from investors including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. It is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

This role supports systems engineering work on the design and development of radar capabilities.

The company has 350 employees across 5 global offices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build radar signal processing algorithms for detecting, tracking, and classifying targets
• Drive new radar capabilities forward with limited direction
• Tune algorithms to run in real time within limited compute and resources
• Write algorithms in software (for example C++, Python, or MATLAB), in hardware (for example FPGAs or DSPs), or both
• Review radar data to measure system performance and find ways to improve it
• Build and maintain system simulations and models that support algorithm work and performance checks
• Design and develop radar modes
• Help write system requirements and specifications
• Model and simulate radar systems, subsystems, and the full signal processing chain
• Plan and lead field tests and data collection
• Write up and present technical results and progress to leadership
• Mentor and guide junior engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Deep knowledge of radar systems and radar modes
• Solid grasp of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
• Strong working familiarity with Python or MATLAB
• Systems engineering experience with RF (radio frequency) systems
• Expertise in digital signal processing, including modulation, filtering, and detection
• Expertise in algorithm development
• Expertise in data analysis
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Preferred: Graduate degree in a STEM field or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Expertise in radar waveform design, matched filtering, Doppler processing, and clutter rejection
• Preferred: Strong foundation on both sides of the Systems Engineering V
• Preferred: Experience with C++

Conditions

This is a full-time, onsite role at the El Segundo, CA office.

The posted pay range is a base salary estimate only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Final offers may depend on factors such as experience, education, training, critical skills, and business needs. You are welcome to apply even if your pay expectations fall outside the range.

Benefits

• The company covers 100% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with a 50% company match on up to 6% of pay
• FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Free lunch every day
• No meetings on Fridays
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code
• Competitive base salaries
• Generous stock option grants before IPO
• Relocation assistance
• Annual bonuses are coming soon