
Director of Hardware Engineering – Spaceborne Radar Systems
• Electrical
Compensation
$198,000–$242,000/year
Job Description
Kapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking on the ground and in the air.
As the Director of Hardware Engineering, you will lead the design, development, qualification, and deployment of our scalable, electronically-steered radar for advanced spaceborne ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions. You will lead development of mission-critical hardware across RF/antenna systems, high-speed digital, mixed-signal electronics, power electronics, and mechanical/thermal packaging, taking products from concept through flight. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance compliant hardware in harsh LEO (Low-earth orbit) environments, ensuring technical excellence, schedule and budget accountability, and seamless integration with spacecraft bus partners.
You shall exhibit deep technical depth and apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. The ideal candidate must have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on aggressive timelines.
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Job Details
- Category
- Electrical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Posted
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2026, 07:10 PM
- Compensation
- $198,000 - $242,000 per year
About Kapta Space
Kapta Space develops electrically steerable radar imaging equipment for space.
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