EVONA ยท 2 days ago
SAR Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expEVONA is a pioneering aerospace and Earth-observation technology company seeking a SAR Engineer to join its growing US engineering division. This role involves developing and operationalizing advanced radar and signal-processing technologies to create synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data products for commercial and government applications.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for SAR data processing, image-quality monitoring, and analytics
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate algorithms into scalable, operational pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve data and product quality issues in coordination with multiple technical stakeholders
Contribute to SAR system and algorithm design discussions, ensuring robust, efficient, and testable implementations
Participate in agile development cycles to bring prototypes into production
Apply engineering best practices through code review, automated testing, and documentation
Support ad-hoc engineering and analysis tasks as needed
Continuously learn and apply new software tools, technologies, and radar processing techniques
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in RF, systems, or electrical engineering
2+ years of experience developing data-processing software in a production environment
Strong grasp of signal-processing fundamentals and manipulation of complex-valued data
Working knowledge of SAR imaging physics, imaging modes, and common formation algorithms
Proficiency in Python for prototyping engineering solutions
Experience converting prototypes into production-ready code using Go or C++
Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments
Experience using AWS cloud services and AWS CLI as part of the SDLC
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance or the ability/willingness to obtain one
Preferred
Experience with USG NITF (SICD/SIDD) and CPHD data formats
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex radar topics into actionable requirements
Familiarity with GIS analysis tools and data workflows
Understanding of MLOps principles and deployment of machine-learning models into production
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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