Radar Systems Engineer

• Contribute to state-of-the-art processing techniques to solve customer problems using commercial SAR imagery
• Design SAR collection parameters tailored for AMTI
• Evaluate SAR satellite constellations and their orbits for a given use-case
• Develop proof-of-concept and production-quality SAR algorithms for AMTI
• Perform analysis to determine expected performance of processing algorithms for specific use cases
• Participate in agile software development processes to bring algorithms into operational use
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Communicate effectively and collaborate frequently with peers
• Mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Lead technical subject areas
• Provide technical leadership to projects and programs
• All other duties as assigned, * We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

• M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and/or other technical discipline
• 7-10 years of experience
• Proficiency in Python and version control software, preferably Git
• Prior experience developing or working with remote sensing and signal processing algorithms for various sensing modalities, including SAR, RF, or others
• Complete understanding of SAR imaging modes and focusing algorithms
• Understanding of commercially available SAR imaging products in various modes
• Understanding of radar signal processing algorithms, primarily detection techniques
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively
• Experience working on a cross-functional team developing solutions to complex tasks
• Active curiosity and a desire to learn and grow as a technical expert
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• A fast, reliable internet connection if you are working remotely is a must

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other technical discipline
• Image processing techniques
• Verification and validation techniques
• Modeling and simulation of radar systems and imagery
• Familiarity with compensated phase history data (CPHD) format
• Prior experience with moving target indication
• Computer vision and machine learning techniques
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Experience with GPU Analytics and GPU accelerated programming
• Experience with Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience adhering to security best practices
• Prior experience working with government contracts and/or interfacing with external customers

• $160,000 - $175,000, relative to skills and experience, * Competitive Compensation
• Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
• Stock Options
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Educational Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And more…

Company Values

• Use the team
• Figure it out and own it
• Aim for elegant simplicity
• Empower diversity & inclusivity
• Do the right thing
• Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations.