Sr. Radar Systems Engineer

Job Description

Sr. Radar Systems Engineer

About Ursa Space Systems

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for an attentive and driven Sr. Radar Systems Engineer to join our team. Your main duties will be developing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms to exploit synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. Day-to-day responsibilities will be primarily focused around developing code in various stages of maturity (from prototype to production level) in a fast paced environment to solve problems in a multitude of applications. Projects can range from fundamental SAR image processing to geospatial processing to data fusion approaches.

This position will report to the Director of Rapid Development & Testing and work closely with other members of the Engineering team. Job Responsibilities

Contribute to state-of-the-art processing techniques to solve customer problems using commercial SAR imagery

Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations for internal and external use

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 Analytics team

Lead technical subject areas

Provide technical leadership to projects and programs

All other duties as assigned Requirements

M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and/or other technical discipline

7-10 years of experience

Proficiency in Python

Prior experience developing or working with remote sensing and signal processing algorithms for various sensing modalities, including SAR, electro-optical imagery, RF, or others

Complete understanding of single-shot object detection and classification models.

Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) and geospatial analysis tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).

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

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

Proficiency in Java

Image processing techniques

Statistical analysis techniques

Understanding of GIS, preferably in the context of SAR imagery

Modeling and simulation of radar systems and imagery

Computer vision and machine learning techniques

Prior experience working with government contracts and/or interfacing with external customers

Experience with GPU Analytics and GPU accelerated database technology

Experience with Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)

GIS software packages, such as ArcQIS or ENVI

Experience adhering to security best practices

Location

Hybrid or Remote. Required attendance at mandatory Ursa meetings at Headquarters when necessary (typically 2-3 times per year)

Compensation

$140,000 - $175,000, relative to skills and experience

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Stock Options

401(k) Match

100% 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, people!

Figure it out. Own it.

Aim for elegant simplicity.

Empower diversity & inclusivity.

Do the right thing. Period.

Be scrappy!

One of our company values is to empower diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Ursa Space Systems is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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