Radar Algorithms Engineer

Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth - updated in real time - enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical geopolitical intelligence.We design and build our satellites end-to-end, producing the world’s most advanced earth observation satellites. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they’re needed most.About the JobAs a Radar Algorithms Engineer you will develop, deploy, and scale innovative 3D reconstruction algorithms and processing techniques for this unique radar imaging system. In addition to working closely with the rest of the software team, you will be collaborating with the hardware and product teams to rapidly advance image formation techniques from concept to a cloud-based imagery production pipeline.As part of our quickly growing engineering team, you will play a critical role in the design of the world’s most advanced radar satellite constellation, one that will significantly improve humanity’s ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our changing planet.ResponsibilitiesDevelop synthetic aperture radar algorithms to create high-quality 3D data-products. These can take inspiration from techniques in tomography, interferometry, radargrammetry, as well as computer vision algorithmsWork closely with the rest of the software team to implement and deploy efficient algorithms in our cloud-based image production pipelineCreate tools for predicting the performance of 3D reconstruction algorithms based on image collection geometryCollaborate with the product team to understand customer use-cases and translate needs into system-level requirements. Generate test plans and methods to validate product quality and ensure it meets end-user expectationsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or related fieldExperience in SAR digital signal processing and algorithm developmentExcellent teamwork and communication skillsLearn new concepts rapidly, completely, and in a self-directed mannerHigh levels of self-motivation and personal accountabilityAbility to work in a fast-paced environment under significant time constraintsProficiency in Python, C/C++, or MATLABPreferred Skills & ExperienceAdvanced degree with emphasis in radar image formationFamiliarity with SAR image formation algorithmsFamiliarity with SAR collection modes and motion compensation conceptsExperience deploying radar algorithms into production pipelinesFamiliarity with modern software development practices (version control, code review, continuous integration, etc)Familiarity with SAR collection geometries and implications (crossing node interferometry, multi-baseline interferometry)Familiarity with SAR interferogram processingFamiliarity with tomographic aspects of SAR and related concepts such as holographic principles, critical baseline, etcFamiliarity with multi-dimensional inverse SAR and related optimization methodsITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of StateEqual Opportunity EmployerArray Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected statusInterview ProcessWe will conduct interviews via Google Meet; the typical process takes around 2-4 weeks to complete from start to finish.Hiring and Compensation StrategyOur hiring and compensation strategy is simple:1) find uncommonly good people 2) pay them uncommonly well You can anticipate competitive pay, with high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation.Why Join Array Labs?Array Labs is launching a constellation of satellites to create the first high-resolution, real-time, three-dimensional model of Earth. Our next-generation satellite technology will offer image quality 60x greater than traditional techniques, profoundly expanding humanity’s ability to understand and respond to events on a global scale.In forging an affordable, accessible, accurate representation of Earth, our work has the potential to transform the face of dozens of fields, including autonomy, telecommunications, disaster relief, gaming, climate science, defense and construction.