Array Labs · 3 months ago
Signal Processing Engineer, Radar Systems
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $400K/yr
3+ years expArray Labs is launching a constellation of formation-flying radar satellites, enabling higher resolution, wider area imaging and instant 3D data capture. They are seeking a Signal Processing Engineer to build core algorithms for next-generation radar systems, focusing on critical areas such as pulse compression and interference mitigation.
AerospaceGeospatialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, model, and implement novel digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for our next-generation radar systems
Focus on critical areas such as pulse compression, Doppler processing, interference mitigation, and advanced filtering techniques to maximize signal quality
Collaborate closely with RF, FPGA, and software engineers to ensure algorithms are robust, efficient, and implementable in a real-time environment
Develop high-fidelity simulations in MATLAB or Python to validate algorithm performance against theoretical limits and system requirements
Analyze and characterize system performance using both simulated and real-world data, paying close attention to metrics like Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), resolution, and ambiguity functions
Stay current with the latest advancements in signal processing and radar technology to continuously innovate and improve our capabilities
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
3+ years of hands-on experience in digital signal processing
Demonstrated expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) fundamentals (e.g., Fourier analysis, digital filter design, sampling theory, estimation theory)
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python (with libraries like NumPy, SciPy) for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Preferred
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on signal processing
A strong background in optimal and adaptive filter design (e.g., Wiener, Kalman), statistical signal processing
Familiarity with radar signal processing concepts (e.g., matched filtering, stretch processing, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging)
Experience with implementing computationally intensive algorithms in C++ or on hardware platforms (FPGA, GPU)
Experience with version control systems like Git and modern software development practices
A creative and analytical mindset, with a proven ability to solve complex, open-ended problems from first principles
Company
Array Labs
Array Labs designs and operates space-based radar systems and delivers 3D Earth imagery and geospatial data services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$25.6MKey Investors
Catapult
2026-01-05Series A· $20M
2025-07-16Seed
2022-09-07Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Andrew Peterson
Co-Founder and CEO
Isaac Robledo
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