Senior Signal Processing Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Signal Processing Engineer to join its Space team in Washington DC.

The successful candidate will lead the development of discrimination algorithms that separate threats from non-threats, decoys, and debris using EO/IR sensor data for space and missile defense missions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of discrimination algorithms for EO/IR sensors that classify and distinguish threats from decoys, debris, and clutter in real-time operational environments
• Design and implement signal processing pipelines including detection algorithms, feature extraction, image processing, and measurement generation from sensor data
• Develop and integrate advanced decision logic to enhance classification performance and adapt to evolving threat environments
• Analyze and optimize algorithms for EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, SNR considerations, resolution limits, and environmental effects
• Build physics-based models and conduct modeling and simulation including Monte Carlo analysis, recorded sensor playback, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate discrimination performance
• Develop analysis tools to characterize discrimination algorithm performance under challenging conditions such as countermeasures, clutter, and degraded sensing environments
• Collaborate with software engineers to transition discrimination algorithms from prototypes to production code optimized for operational deployment
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on signal processing approaches and best practices
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand mission needs, present discrimination solutions, and demonstrate system performance

Requirements:

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms for EO/IR sensors or similar sensing modalities in aerospace or defense systems
• Proven expertise in EO/IR sensor phenomenology including noise characteristics, detection theory, SNR analysis, resolution limits, and environmental effects
• Strong proficiency with signal processing techniques including detection algorithms, filtering, and measurement generation from sensor data
• Proficiency in algorithm development and coding with demonstrated experience transitioning algorithms to production environments
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing workflows including physics-based modeling, Monte Carlo analysis, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience with ability to mentor engineers and drive technical direction
• Ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and test teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field
• Experience with space or missile defense systems, threat discrimination, or intercept systems
• Proven expertise developing advanced decision logic or adaptive algorithms for classification workflows
• Demonstrated experience with pattern recognition, computer vision, or image processing for defense applications
• Experience handling discrimination challenges including countermeasures, spoofing, and contested/degraded sensing environments
• Background in fire control systems, guidance/navigation/control (GNC) integration, or kill vehicle systems
• Experience with radar systems, RF signal processing, or multi-modal sensor fusion
• Demonstrated experience working within systems engineering processes including requirements management, trade studies, and verification/validation
• Experience with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS) or systems engineering toolchains

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $166,000-$220,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees