LeoLabs · 1 month ago
Radar Operations Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid LevelLeoLabs is redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space through their innovative radar network. As a Radar Operations Engineer, you'll monitor radar systems, support operations, and contribute to the safety and sustainability of space infrastructure.
AerospaceDatabaseMapping ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Monitor and support the LeoLabs global radar network, ensuring radar availability, high-quality sensor data, and real-time situational awareness
Take restorative action when anomalies arise and escalate issues quickly and accurately
Detect and respond to potential physical and cyber threats affecting radar operations
Help build the future of the ROC, including designing processes, developing playbooks, defining critical monitoring points, and identifying opportunities for automation and growth
Support special operational events (e.g., LEOP) and assist with remote support for maintenance activities
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, software, and global radar operations
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in a STEM field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Experience in an operational environment such as a Network Operations Center (NOC), mission control, or similar
Background in incident management, with the ability to triage and escalate anomalous activity
Experience documenting and logging daily and off-nominal events
Ability to perform metric analysis and correlate data to system behavior
Experience creating or maintaining operations processes and procedures
Ability to read/understand Python scripts and work confidently in a command-line interface
General understanding of RF principles and modulation
Willingness to work a flexible and variable schedule (24/7 operations)
Preferred
Experience with servers, networking, and general IT infrastructure
Familiarity with software development concepts
Experience with AWS or cloud computing
Basic knowledge of Linux systems
Experience with Agile methodologies
Benefits
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
Company
LeoLabs
LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111MKey Investors
GP BullhoundHorizons Ventures
2024-02-12Series Unknown· $29M
2021-06-03Series B· $65M
2020-02-05Series A
Leadership Team
Tony Frazier
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-27
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