Echodyne

Principal Systems Architect, Radar Development

Echodyne$137K — $246K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or similar
  • 10+ years' experience in complex embedded/electronic systems development
  • Leadership experience in systems engineering for RF/mixed-signal electronics
  • Strong analytical skills for system modeling and debugging
  • Proficiency with engineering tools like Python/MATLAB, especially at HW/SW interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Translate product/customer use cases into measurable system requirements
  • Define and maintain radar system architecture across various components
  • Lead system decomposition into subsystems and outline requirements
  • Manage tradeoffs among competing system requirements using performance budgets
  • Conduct system-level performance closure through modeling and field data
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leads to ensure integration readiness
  • Establish a verification philosophy in partnership with integration/test leadership

Benefits

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
  • Mental health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace
  • Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability
  • Flexible PTO with a generous policy
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Pet insurance and commuter benefits
Full Job Description
Principal Systems Architect, Radar Development

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Principal Systems Architect, you will develop system architectures, performance budgets, and deliver field-ready capabilities that meet customer and product needs. You'll operate at the intersection of radar principles, antenna theory, RF electronics, embedded computing, and power distribution to develop products used across the globe, in a culture built to disrupt markets with revolutionary technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Translate product/customer use cases into measurable system requirements and performance budgets
  • Define and maintain radar system architecture across hardware, firmware, algorithms, and product interfaces
  • Lead system decomposition into subsystems to define subsystem requirements
  • Utilize system budgets to effectively manage tradeoffs among competing requirements
  • Lead system-level performance closure through analytical means such as modeling/simulation and field data interpretation
  • Enable integration readiness through collaboration with cross-functional HW and SW leads
  • Establish verification philosophy in partnership with integration/test leadership, including verification strategy, requirement coverage, traceability, and reporting
  • Serve as a principal technical voice in roadmap and design reviews, teaming with product, manufacturing, and customer support teams
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
  • BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or similar
  • 10 or more years' experience developing complex embedded/electronic systems from concept through verification and production readiness
  • Experience leading systems engineering for products spanning RF/mixed-signal electronics, embedded firmware/OS, and application software
  • Analytical skills applicable to system modeling, trade studies, and data-driven debugging
  • Experience with common engineering tooling such as Python/MATLAB and systems debugging at HW/SW boundaries
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

  • Familiarity with radar systems, RF design, or sensing technologies
  • Experience delivering radar products into commercial markets
  • Radar domain knowledge sufficient to lead architecture decisions across waveform/mode considerations and environmental constraints; hands-on experience with FMCW and/or pulse Doppler radar systems preferred
  • Exposure to radar algorithms and technology improvements such as clutter mitigation, interference suppression, calibration, and tracking/state estimation such as Kalman filtering

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$137,196-$246,788 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care - 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

About Echodyne

Echodyne is a technology company that develops and manufactures radar systems for various applications, including drones, autonomous vehicles, and security systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Echodyne's radar systems use metamaterials and artificial intelligence to provide high-resolution imaging and tracking capabilities. The company's products have been used by various organizations, including the US Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration. Echodyne has received several awards for its technology, including the CES Innovation Award in 2019.
Learn more about Echodyne
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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