Echodyne · 2 months ago
Senior Radar Engineer
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expEchodyne is a company that offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for various industries and applications. They are seeking a Senior Radar Engineer to advance the performance and capability of radar systems through research, design, and development of radar algorithms, collaborating with a team of experts to ensure high-performing radar systems.
ElectronicsNational SecuritySensorSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Incentive stock options
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members
Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance
401k Plan
Company
Echodyne
Echodyne develops and manufactures meta-materials-based radar technologies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$199MKey Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2022-06-13Series C· $135M
2019-09-11Series C· $20M
2017-05-22Series B· $29M
Leadership Team
Eben Frankenberg
President & CEO
Paul Farmer
CFO
Recent News
2025-09-09
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