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Golden, COJob$115–135K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Radar Scientist will develop radar calibration concepts and signal-processing algorithms, integrate calibration logic with SDR and payload control systems, and support calibration and validation campaigns. The role also involves validating products against models and ground-test data, analyzing operations data, translating requirements into system constraints, and contributing to test plans and flight qualification. The position requires a relevant advanced degree and at least two years of radar theory and digital signal processing experience.
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What You'll Do - Assist in defining and developing internal radar calibration concepts, control, and monitoring - Integrate calibration logic with Software Defined Radio (SDR) and payload control systems - Support near-field and far-field calibration and validation campaigns - Define and develop flight radar signal processing algorithms - Validate products against models and ground-test data - Define control and monitoring parameters for calibration and signal processing subsystems - Assist in defining on-orbit calibration and validation strategies - Analyze early-orbit and routine operations data - Translate calibration and signal processing requirements into SDR and hardware constraints - Provide technical input into test plans, readiness reviews, and flight qualification What You Bring - MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or similar - 2+ years of experience in radar theory and digital signal processing - Experience developing and validating calibration algorithms (Phased-array calibration is preferred) - Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB - Experience working with large, multi-channel radar datasets - Experience with SDR-based radar systems (spaceborne or airborne radar is preferred) - L1/L1a product generation and validation experience is preferred - Ability to work effectively within a mixed team of engineers and scientists, with respect for different technical perspectives - Willingness to move fluidly between theory, simulation, and real system behavior - Clear technical communication skills, including explaining assumptions, limitations, and trade-offs If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all requirements, please apply. Tomorrow.io is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained. Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law. At tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $115k - $135k subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.
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