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Director of Hardware Engineering – Spaceborne Radar Systems

Kapta Space
Location
Redmond, WA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Technical Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in hardware engineering for RF/antenna systems, high-speed digital, mixed-signal electronics, power electronics, and mechanical/thermal packaging
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience with project management including schedule and budget accountability
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required
What the job really is

As the Director of Hardware Engineering at Kapta Space, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge electronically-steered radar systems for spaceborne applications. Your role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-performance hardware suitable for harsh low-earth orbit environments, while managing project timelines and budgets. You will also be responsible for integrating these systems with spacecraft bus partners and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Things to weigh
  • The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work independently on aggressive timelines.
  • The company is an early-stage startup, which may involve a dynamic and potentially uncertain work environment.
  • No specific benefits or compensation details are provided in the posting.
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