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# Principal Radar Engineer- MTI

- **Company:** Kapta Space Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Data Governance, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_209569871

## About the Role

* BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or related field
 * 8+ years in radar systems/signal processing, including MTI detection and target tracking
 * Expertise in waveform design, Doppler processing, detection theory, clutter, tracking, and radar performance
 * Experience with SAR-based MTI/GMTI algorithms and tracker modeling/evaluation
 * Strong MATLAB/Python skills for modeling, simulation, algorithms, and data analysis
 * Strong foundation in estimation theory, probability/statistics, Fourier analysis, and numerical methods
 * Ability to turn mission needs into requirements, architectures, trade studies, and verification plans in a lean startup environment

Bonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:

 * Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in EE, Physics, Mathematics, Signal Processing, or related field
 * Spaceborne radar/SAR experience, including orbital-geometry impacts on MTI performance
 * Advanced tracking methods: Kalman/EKF/UKF, IMM, MHT, track-before-detect, or feature-aided tracking
 * SAR/MTI clutter suppression using DPCA, STAP, or other multi-channel techniques
 * Familiarity with STANAG 4607/4676, OMS/UCI, or related MTI data standards
 * Phased arrays, electronic beam steering, digital beamforming, and radar calibration
 * Real-time algorithm implementation in C/C++, FPGA, GPU, or embedded processors
 * Radar integration, hardware-in-the-loop test, and verification/validation experience
 * Experience briefing DoD/IC customers as a principal technical representative
 * Current or ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

## Description

* Define requirements and architectures for spaceborne MTI detection, tracking, and performance
 * Develop MTI algorithms for Doppler processing, clutter suppression, detection, association, and tracking
 * Model radar and tracker performance in MATLAB/Python across representative orbital geometries and target scenarios
 * Lead waveform, processing, detection-threshold, and tracker trade studies to optimize mission performance
 * Analyze simulated and measured data; define metrics, test cases, and verification methods
 * Partner with RF/antenna, FPGA, software, and systems teams to implement and validate algorithms on hardware
 * Serve as MTI radar SME, mentor engineers, support customer reviews, and help grow the radar team


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