Radar/RF System Engineer
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Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Tucson, AZ, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringRF & Microwave Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with five or more years of engineering experience for bachelor's degree holders or three or more years for master's or PhD holders; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in directing or developing solutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and participation in attracting and retaining engineering business and professional staff.
- Expertise in radio frequency or microwave engineering and related simulation software tools is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; customer focus; and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the full life cycle of multiple active and passive radio frequency sensors, from conceptual development through field support.
- Use radar or radio frequency system design expertise and conduct trade studies, models, and algorithm work in MATLAB or similar programming languages.
- Conceptualize and articulate solutions to complex engineering problems related to radio frequency or radar system design, emphasizing hardware specification and architecture.
- Participate in radio frequency and radar hardware development, including front-end antenna technology and back-end processing components, and lead system development, integration, verification, validation, and debugging.
- Perform trade studies and create models to evaluate competing solutions and recommend courses of action.
- Provide guidance and support for radar and radio frequency system testing and data analysis.
- Coordinate with internal and external personnel on technical matters related to radio frequency system design.
- Provide leadership, direction, and guidance for research into radar- and radio-frequency-related engineering problems.
- Advise or direct planning for engineering solution implementation, including strategic objectives and technical development timetables.
- Participate in or direct the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
- Prepare status and progress reports, and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
- Participate in attracting and retaining engineering business and professional staff.
- Counsel and mentor team members and transfer specialized technical engineering knowledge.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned and work safely in accordance with established procedures and practices.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the aerospace or telecommunications industry.
- Familiarity with signal processing.
- Expertise in radio frequency or microwave engineering and related simulation software tools.
About the company
Lunewave makes radar and antenna systems around Luneburg lens technology for automotive, telecom, aerospace, and robotics. Its main product is a 76–81 GHz automotive radar sensor built around a 3D-printed spherical Luneburg lens with more than 6,500 chambers, delivering a 360-degree view with high resolution and long range. This design lets a few sensors replace many traditional radars, reducing complex sensor suites and cost while maintaining performance in difficult weather. The company aims to enable safer autonomous driving and stronger communications infrastructure by providing high-resolution, wide-field radar and antenna solutions.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$15.1M
Headquarters
Tucson, Arizona
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 17, 2026 added a $2.0 million SBIR Phase II sensor award.
- August 2026 hiring for validation engineers signals active product testing and deployment work.
- 2026 website updates cite NVIDIA DRIVE support and joint-development wins with OEMs.
What critics are saying
- Revenue disappears after February 25, 2026, when the Army SBIR award ends.
- Lunewave still lists only Tucson engineering jobs, not scaled manufacturing or sales.
- If OEMs delay production nominations, Lunewave remains a lab-scale sensor supplier.
What makes Lunewave unique
- Lunewave’s 3D-printed Luneburg lens packs 6,500 chambers into golf-ball-sized radars.
- Its 2026 radar architecture supports NVIDIA DRIVE and OEM joint-development programs.
- The company spans automotive, telecom, aerospace, and robotics with one sensing platform.
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