Chief Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Lead the technical vision and development of next-generation radar products while collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to set new standards in radar technology.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our fast-growing team. 

At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy. We are seeking a Chief Engineer to join our team designing and manufacturing high-performance radar products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Chief Engineer, you will define and drive the technical vision for Echodyne’s next-generation radar products. You will lead the design, development, and sustainment of advanced radar systems that integrate Echodyne’s innovative MESA technology with complex hardware and software subsystems. The Chief Engineer collaborates across a world-class, multidisciplinary engineering team to translate product requirements into robust and achievable system architectures, guide concurrent development efforts, and ensure seamless integration and exceptional performance across all subsystems. Your leadership will be critical in Echodyne delivering innovative, reliable, and high-impact products that set new standards in radar technology.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Experience leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing hybrid products and systems comprised of broad spectrum of hardware and software components, such as:
    • Electrical Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, including digital, analog, mixed signal, and RF circuits
    • Mechanical components and assemblies with structural, shielding, and thermal management functions
    • Custom, semicustom, programmable, and off-the-shelf digital and mixed signal integrated circuits
    • Embedded firmware, embedded operating system, and application-level software
    • Middleware and companion applications that interface with hardware platforms
  • Demonstrated leadership in system architecture definition and decomposition, including definition of systems and subsystems requirements
  • Experience with Design for Excellence methodologies and Continuous Improvement to achieve designs that are producible, reliable, durable, and perform as expected
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align technical execution with strategic business goals and effectively engage stakeholders across engineering, product and leadership teams
  • Experience identifying, assessing, and managing technical and programmatic risk through the establishment of an appropriate risk posture and developing mitigation strategies
  • Ability to provide technical mentorship and team development through fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and growth

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
 

  • Experience developing FMCW or Pulse-Doppler radar systems
  • Experience with Inertial and/or GPS navigation systems

QUALIFICATIONS

  • MS Degree or higher in Engineering 
    7 or more years of experience in engineering  of electronic products

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER
The pay range for this position is $199,700 - $260,000 annually. 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible PTO
  • Fully-paid health insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Pet Insurance: Pet Insurance

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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