Chief Engineer

Kirkland, WAPosted 9 weeks ago

Role Overview

Echodynecorp is hiring a executive-level Chief Engineer. This is a full-time role in Kirkland. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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

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

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

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$197,451—$296,228 USD

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:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
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 (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
401(k) match
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.

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Where is the Chief Engineer position at Echodynecorp located?

This position is based in Kirkland. Echodynecorp has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

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When was the Chief Engineer role at Echodynecorp posted?

This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (63 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.