Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development - Effectors

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification
• 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.
• 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
• Participate in field tests and data collection activities
• Document and present technical findings and progress to the team and stakeholders
• Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA
• Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of relevant airborne radar systems development experience; deep understanding of airborne radar systems and modes.
• Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms to include radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
• Strong understanding of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) design principles to include antenna capabilities and beamforming
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Preferred qualifications:
• Expertise with firmware (VHDL or Verilog) implementation of radar algorithms
• Expertise with GPU implementation of radar algorithms
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company