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Senior Radar Algorithm Engineer

Allen, Texas, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Castelionis moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts.

Senior Radar Algorithm Engineer

As a Senior Radar Algorithm Engineer, you will develop and deploy advanced algorithms for air-to-air radar systems operating in contested, modern electronic warfare environments. This role goes beyond theory - you will own the full lifecycle from algorithm design through production-ready implementation, validation, and integration into real hardware systems.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end development of air-to-air radar algorithms—from concept through production—ensuring performance, affordability, testability, and scalability
  • Design, implement, and validate radar mode logic in Python or Rust, delivering robust performance in modern electronic warfare environments
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans across simulation, chamber testing, captive flight, and live-fire scenarios, including calibration considerations
  • Operate within a disciplined software engineering environment, leveraging version control, code reviews, CI/CD, and testing frameworks

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
  • Direct experience with air-to-air radar systems and associated algorithms
  • Strong background in signal processing, detection, tracking, and radar modes
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Rust, with experience writing production-quality code
  • Ability to operate in a disciplined software engineering environment (e.g., Git, code reviews, testing, issue tracking tools like Jira)

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience working in electronic warfare or contested RF environments
  • Background in taking algorithms from concept through deployment on hardware systems
  • Familiarity with radar system calibration, integration, and test across multiple environments
  • Experience building scalable, maintainable software architectures for real-time systems

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to put in extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when required to meet aggressive timelines
  • This role is based in Allen, TX and requires full-time onsite presence

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits And Perks

All full-time employees are granted meaningful long-term equity, sharing in the company's significant growth trajectory. We offer four (4) weeks of paid time off, ten (10) company-paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits-including 100% employee-covered medical and strong dependent coverage, along with dental and vision plans. We also provide paid parental leave to support growing families, a $100 monthly fitness stipend to promote health and performance, and onsite EV charging for convenience. In addition, employees enjoy perks like catered meals, company-covered food during high-demand periods, and a fully stocked kitchen to stay fueled throughout the day.

While this position does not currently require a U.S government-issued security clearance, it may in the near future. Therefore, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

About Castelion

Castelion

Castelion is one of the fastest-rising defense technology companies focused on building affordable, rapidly deployable hypersonic strike systems for the U.S. military. Founded by former SpaceX leaders, the company is working to modernize how advanced weapons are developed and manufactured—using rapid iteration, vertical integration, and scalable production to deliver next-generation deterrence capabilities faster than traditional defense programs. Castelion’s mission centers on restoring America’s ability to field advanced military technology at speed and scale.

For job seekers, Castelion offers the opportunity to work directly on some of the most advanced technologies in national defense, including propulsion systems, avionics, flight software, guidance and navigation, missile systems, and advanced manufacturing. The company hires across aerospace engineering, embedded software, manufacturing, test engineering, avionics, cybersecurity, and operations—making it especially attractive to engineers, builders, veterans, and mission-driven professionals who want hands-on ownership of real hardware.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Castelion operates with a startup-style engineering culture modeled after rapid aerospace development environments. Employees work closely with flight hardware, testing, and production systems in a fast-paced setting where speed, accountability, and execution are prioritized. The company openly emphasizes a builder mentality—giving team members the chance to own major projects and contribute directly to systems with national security impact.

As the U.S. military increases investment in hypersonic weapons, missile modernization, and scalable deterrence capabilities, Castelion continues to grow rapidly through major government contracts and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth aerospace and defense company where they can help shape the future of national security technology, Castelion is quickly becoming one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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