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# Principal Radar Systems Development Engineer

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=718b2a016e5c14c0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
 * Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
 * Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
 * Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB
 * Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems
 * Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection)
 * Expertise in algorithm development
 * Expertise in data analysis
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, * Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
 * Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
 * Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
 * Experience with C++

## Description

* Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification
 * Lead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance
 * Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints
 * Implement algorithms in software (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs)
 * Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement
 * Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation.
 * Design and development of radar modes
 * Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications
 * Modeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain
 * Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities
 * Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers
 * Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA