Energy Jobline ZR
Senior Radar Algorithms Engineer in Seattle
Energy Jobline ZR, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Description
Kapta Space, a VC-funded early‑stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically‑steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking. Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Radar Algorithms Engineer to lead the development of our radar algorithm development. This role owns everything from signal digitization to data analytics and requires a strong, self‑driven engineer capable of working independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
You are open to working with a multi‑disciplinary team in creating radar system and algorithm requirements
You are able to architect, design, simulate, and implement radar algorithms: digital signal processing, SAR image formation, and target detection and tracking using both classical and machine learning techniques
Are ready to take ownership of radar system rotational algorithms from satellite pose estimations
Ready to assist in hardware‑aware optimizations of algorithms targeting FPGAs, embedded processors, edge compute, and ground‑based servers
Can evaluate implementation/maintenance complexity and resource requirements (compute, memory, power), to produce trade‑studies to support decision making
Are able to generate test plans and methods to validate radar algorithms on hardware platforms so that they meet end‑user needs/expectations
You are willing to assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team here at Kapta Space
Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
10+ years of experience in sensor algorithm development (ideally radar) and statistics
Experience in architecting DSP algorithms and data systems
Experience with MATLAB, Octave, Python, or similar
Comfortable with Git, CI, code reviews, and version control and organized enough to be productive in a lean startup environment
Experience in signal/image processing, state estimation, and radar data processing techniques
Experience with SAR image formation (including Stripmap, Spotlight, scanSAR, TOPSAR, and InSAR)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Bonus Skills
Pulse‑Doppler radar with systems based on multiple phase centers
CFAR, Kalman filtering, target indication and tracking (both ground and air)
Deep/machine learning for detection, classification, segmentation
Familiarity with orbital kinematics, satellite pose estimation, and coordinate transformations
C/C++ or Rust
VHDL or Verilog
An active or previously held U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance is considered a strong plus
Concerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem – please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, etc. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Kapta Space does not engage with external recruiters or agencies without prior written agreement. If you are a recruiter (individual or agency) and wish to engage with Kapta Space for talent acquisition, please email hr@kaptaspace.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Key Responsibilities
You are open to working with a multi‑disciplinary team in creating radar system and algorithm requirements
You are able to architect, design, simulate, and implement radar algorithms: digital signal processing, SAR image formation, and target detection and tracking using both classical and machine learning techniques
Are ready to take ownership of radar system rotational algorithms from satellite pose estimations
Ready to assist in hardware‑aware optimizations of algorithms targeting FPGAs, embedded processors, edge compute, and ground‑based servers
Can evaluate implementation/maintenance complexity and resource requirements (compute, memory, power), to produce trade‑studies to support decision making
Are able to generate test plans and methods to validate radar algorithms on hardware platforms so that they meet end‑user needs/expectations
You are willing to assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team here at Kapta Space
Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
10+ years of experience in sensor algorithm development (ideally radar) and statistics
Experience in architecting DSP algorithms and data systems
Experience with MATLAB, Octave, Python, or similar
Comfortable with Git, CI, code reviews, and version control and organized enough to be productive in a lean startup environment
Experience in signal/image processing, state estimation, and radar data processing techniques
Experience with SAR image formation (including Stripmap, Spotlight, scanSAR, TOPSAR, and InSAR)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Bonus Skills
Pulse‑Doppler radar with systems based on multiple phase centers
CFAR, Kalman filtering, target indication and tracking (both ground and air)
Deep/machine learning for detection, classification, segmentation
Familiarity with orbital kinematics, satellite pose estimation, and coordinate transformations
C/C++ or Rust
VHDL or Verilog
An active or previously held U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance is considered a strong plus
Concerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem – please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, etc. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Kapta Space does not engage with external recruiters or agencies without prior written agreement. If you are a recruiter (individual or agency) and wish to engage with Kapta Space for talent acquisition, please email hr@kaptaspace.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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