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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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