RADAR

RADAR is a company in the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing industry, transforming the physical retail experience. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world’s retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. They are building the future of in-store experiences where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time. RADAR is currently hiring for three open positions: * **RF/Firmware Engineer:** This hybrid position requires the candidate to work cross-functionally to bring new radio designs to life. Responsibilities include implementing FPGA firmware and embedded software on new digital and RF architectures for RADAR’s next-generation RFID sensor. Key tasks involve guiding the development of the RFID radio prototyping platform hardware, adapting existing FPGA and software designs, and optimizing the RFID radio's performance. The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000 USD. * **Senior Antenna Engineer:** This is an on-site position. The Senior Antenna Engineer will lead the design, development, and evaluation of next-generation RFID sensor antennas. This includes the full development lifecycle from initial simulation-first modeling to hands-on validation. The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000 USD. * **Software Platform Technical Program Manager:** This hybrid position involves leading the development, delivery, and ongoing operations of fleetwide RFID solutions to retailers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in software development and test with strong program management skills. The salary range is $130,000 - $190,000 USD. RADAR utilizes a variety of technologies, including: * **RF/Firmware Engineer:** RFID, FPGA, Embedded Software, VHDL, Verilog, C/C++, Linux, Device Drivers, RF System Architecture, Signal Processing, Python, Lab Test Equipment, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Hardware Design. * **Senior Antenna Engineer:** Antenna Design, RF Systems, Electromagnetics, Simulation Tools, Antenna Calibration, PCB Fabrication, Integration, Verification, Validation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, RF Propagation, Ray-Tracing, Scripting, Automation * **Software Platform Technical Program Manager:** Software Development Life Cycle (SWDL), Requirements Management, Architectural Design, Proof of Concept, Engineering Pilots, Scale Validation, Fleet Deployment, Sustaining Engineering, Project Planning, Risk Management, Software Releases, Testing and Validation, Cross-functional Communication, Technical Issue Mitigation, Stakeholder Updates, Agile. The work environment at RADAR varies based on the role: * **RF/Firmware Engineer:** This position is hybrid, with an expectation of going into the office 2-3 times a week, but there will be periods when daily lab work is required. * **Senior Antenna Engineer:** This position is on-site. * **Software Platform Technical Program Manager:** This position is hybrid. Ability to work on-site or hybrid in Seattle, WA (preferred), Sunnyvale, CA, or San Diego, CA. **1. What is RADAR's mission?** RADAR is building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time. **2. What are the key values at RADAR?** RADAR’s values include being mission-driven, collaborative, high-impact, communicative, promoting balanced lives, diverse perspectives, and empathy-driven design. **3. What can I expect to do in the first 30 days of the RF/Firmware Engineer position?** You will learn Radar’s mission, technology stack, and core values, complete onboarding and security compliance training, and review and provide feedback on the RFID radio prototyping platform design. **4. What are the essential requirements for the Senior Antenna Engineer role?** You need a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field, 10+ years of relevant industry experience in antenna design and RF systems, strong background in electromagnetics and antenna theory, proven expertise with full-wave electromagnetic simulation tools, direct experience designing and evaluating multi-element antenna arrays, experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating commercial antenna products, hands-on experience with Vector Network Analyzers and antenna calibration procedures in anechoic chambers, a strong focus on verification and validation with expertise in applying rigorous test methodologies to both simulated and measured RF data, experience correlating system-level performance with physical antenna characteristics, experience leveraging cloud computing platforms, a proven track record of successfully delivering commercial wireless products, and strong communication skills. **5. What project management methodologies are used at RADAR?** The Software Platform Technical Program Manager position requires proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile (SAFe), Waterfall, and Scrum. **6. What is the expected base salary range for the positions at RADAR?** The expected base salary range for these positions is $130,000 - $200,000 USD (RF/Firmware Engineer and Senior Antenna Engineer) and $130,000 - $190,000 USD (Software Platform Technical Program Manager).