At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. If you’re looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. LeoLabs is seeking a highly motivated Staff Radar Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and operational deployment of advanced radar capabilities.

This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for defining system requirements, evaluating radar performance, supporting mission execution, and driving cross-functional engineering efforts across hardware, software, signal processing, and operations teams. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in radar systems engineering, a strong understanding of sensor performance and system integration, and the ability to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions supporting national security and space domain awareness missions. Lead radar systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture definition, integration, verification, validation, and operational support.

Develop and maintain radar system software, performance models, analyses, and technical documentation.



Evaluate radar performance against mission objectives and identify opportunities for optimization and capability enhancement. Support system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements.

Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, signal processing, and operations teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of radar capabilities. Perform trade studies and technical assessments to support engineering and program decisions. Develop test plans and support laboratory, field, and operational testing activities.

Support government customers by providing technical expertise, briefings, and engineering recommendations. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued development of systems engineering best practices. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 10+ years of experience in radar systems engineering, sensor systems engineering, or related defense and aerospace environments.

Demonstrated experience with radar system architecture, integration, testing, and performance analysis. Strong understanding of radar principles, RF systems, signal processing, and sensor performance characterization.

Experience with various electronic protection techniques Robust analytical, communication, and technical leadership skills. S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Space Force programs. S. security clearance. #

📌 Staff Radar Systems Engineer (Quinte West)
🏢 LeoLabs
📍 Quinte West