Senior SAR Engineer Job at EVONA, Orange County, CA

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  • EVONA
  • Orange County, CA

Job Description

SAR Engineer – Advanced Radar Systems / Remote Sensing

Location: Orange County, CA

Compensation: $120,000 - 170,000 | Full-time | Permanent

Clearance: Active or Eligibility to Obtain TS/SCI

Travel: Up to 20%

About the Opportunity

My client is a leading Satellite scale-up who are looking for a SAR Engineer to join its growing US engineering division. This position plays a key role in developing and operationalizing advanced radar and signal-processing technologies that power next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data products.

Working alongside scientists and engineers across multiple domains, you’ll design and build the software and systems that transform raw radar data into mission-critical insights for both commercial and government applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for SAR data processing, image-quality monitoring, and analytics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate algorithms into scalable, operational pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data and product quality issues in coordination with multiple technical stakeholders.
  • Contribute to SAR system and algorithm design discussions, ensuring robust, efficient, and testable implementations.
  • Participate in agile development cycles to bring prototypes into production.
  • Apply engineering best practices through code review, automated testing, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field .
  • 5+ years of professional experience in RF, systems, or electrical engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience developing data-processing software in a production environment.
  • Strong grasp of signal-processing fundamentals and manipulation of complex-valued data .
  • Working knowledge of SAR imaging physics , imaging modes, and common formation algorithms.
  • Proficiency in Python for prototyping engineering solutions.
  • Experience converting prototypes into production-ready code using Go or C++ .
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
  • Experience using AWS cloud services and AWS CLI as part of the SDLC.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance or hold an active clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with USG NITF (SICD/SIDD) and CPHD data formats.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex radar topics into actionable requirements.
  • Familiarity with GIS analysis tools and data workflows.
  • Understanding of MLOps principles and deployment of machine-learning models into production.

Why Join

  • Work on cutting-edge SAR and signal-processing technologies supporting global-impact missions.
  • Join a rapidly growing engineering team focused on innovation, precision, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with experts in radar systems, software engineering, and Earth observation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, travel, and remote flexibility across US locations.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work,

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