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# Sr. RF Test and Debug Engineer at Echodyne Corp

- **Company:** Echodyne Corp
- **Location:** Kirkland, WA
- **Compensation:** $125k–$187k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/echodynecorp/jobs/4710502006

## 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 Senior RF Test / Debug Engineer with experience in RF electronics to join our team working in a fast-paced environment, developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive development goals while maintaining a high degree of engineering rigor. You will contribute to solving and learning from challenging problems and root-cause investigations related to system-level and board-level failures, all related to state-of-the-art radar. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of RF circuits and test methods to help solve challenging design and debug problems on cutting-edge radar circuits.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan and perform measurements and extended tests on Echodyne Radar RF subsystems and components
- Compile and analyze the resulting data, distilling into key performance metrics seeking full understanding of new RF circuits or in the identification of root-cause
- Troubleshoot complex RF failure modes
- Design, maintain and improve RF test and measurement capabilities, methods, fixtures, and equipment
- Work with the electrical engineering, systems, and manufacturing teams to identify metrics of interest, anticipate measurement requirements, and develop troubleshooting and procedures and guidelines
- Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians

## REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

- Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
- Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
- Experience using RF test equipment (networks analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, amplifiers, splitters and switches) at microwave frequencies
- Knowledge of standard RF metrics and how to access them through measurement, such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
- Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and logic analyzers
- Hands-on experience analyzing test and measurement results in support root-cause analysis
- Experience with the development of tests and assessments to perform root-cause analysis
- Experience analyzing standard RF metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

## DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

- Python or MATLAB experience interfacing with test equipment (via COM, PHY, GPIB, etc)
- Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting basic analog and digital circuits

## QUALIFICATIONS

- BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Physics with 5-7 years or more of experience performing hands-on RF measurement
- Eligibility to handle export controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

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 $124,733—$187,048 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.

## About Echodyne Corp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Echodyne designs and manufactures advanced, solid-state metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) radar systems for defense, government, critical infrastructure, and UAS/AAM markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) – Venture-backed
- **Headquarters**: Kirkland, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Eben Frankenberg (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Defense, Government, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Autonomous Vehicles
- **Target Customers**: B2B and B2G – End users, system integrators, and OEMs in defense, government, and commercial security markets across 40+ countries
- **Mission Statement**: To invent, design, deliver, and evolve radar systems that shatter decades of cost-for-performance barriers, materially improving safety and security outcomes.

## Products & Services
- **MESA® Radar Platform**: Core patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) technology that combines algorithmic and data-driven ML classification with cognitive radar functionality. The platform is compact, solid-state, commercially exportable, and delivers high-fidelity accuracy, track stability, and AI-based threat classification via well-defined APIs.
- **Key Radar Applications (not explicitly named as separate products but as mission variants)**:
    - **EchoGuard**: For security and surveillance (Critical Infrastructure, Border Security)
    - **EchoFlight**: For UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (BVLOS, UAS Traffic Management)
    - **EchoShield**: For Force Protection and Counter-UAS (C-UAS)
    - **Custom Radar**: Tailored solutions for integration partner and specific mission needs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company). Last known total funding is **$199.0M** (as per LinkedIn).
- **Key Metric – Revenue**: Estimated at **$15.0M** annual revenue (as per LinkedIn – likely a proxy estimate).
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: **$199.0M** across 5 funding rounds (as per LinkedIn).
- **Notable Investors**: Bill Gates, **NEA**, **Madrona Venture Group**, **Baillie Gifford**, **Vulcan Capital**, **Vanedge Capital**, **Irongrey**.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Headcount Growth**: 186 employees as of mid-2026, representing **+49.7% YoY** (adding 84 people in the past year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/echodyne).
    - **New Manufacturing Facility**: Announced a major expansion in February 2026 – opening a new **86,350 sq. ft**. manufacturing facility in Washington State with capacity to produce **30,000+ radars per year** to meet surging global demand [echodyne.com](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom/echodyne-manufacturing-facility).
    - **Geographic Expansion**: Active sales/support in 6 countries (US, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Spain, Canada) with remote roles in Australia.
    - **Key Strategic Partnerships**: Recent partnerships with **Trust Automation** (U.S. Air Force Counter-UAS), **Moog** (U.S. Army RIwP integration), and **Axon** (public safety) [echodyne.com](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary MESA Technology**: Patented metamaterials design simplifies conventional ESA radar, eliminating mechanical parts, reducing maintenance, and lowering cost. This creates a significant moat vs. traditional defense primes.
- **Cost-for-Performance Breakthrough**: Delivers military-grade accuracy and reliability at commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) price points, making high-fidelity radar accessible for non-traditional customers (e.g., public safety, UAS operators).
- **Exportable & Field-Proven**: Commercially exportable, solid-state, and MIL-STD reliable – deployed in 40+ countries across defense, government, and commercial end-users.
- **AI & Software-Defined**: Combines hardware with ML-based classification and cognitive software, providing an integrated software-hardware platform that is upgradeable and API-friendly.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale Manufacturing**: The new factory signals a pivot from R&D to high-volume production, aiming to capture mass demand for counter-UAS, drone-as-first-responder (DFR), and border security.
- **Defense & Homeland Security**: Deepening relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations (focus on force protection, C-UAS, OTM).
- **UAS/AAM Integration**: Targeting the emerging market for BVLOS and drone traffic management (UTM) and autonomous aircraft.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing to support global scale and new product lines.

## Why Work Here
- **High-Impact, Mission-Driven**: Work on radar technology that directly contributes to national security, public safety, and next-gen autonomous systems. The company emphasizes that its tech saves lives.
- **Culture**: Described as a place where you can “change an industry” and bring revolutionary technology to market. The leadership values curiosity, continuous learning, and a “fun while doing so” environment.
- **Work Environment & Perks**: Office-based in Kirkland, WA (with some remote sales roles). The Kirkland HQ is well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks, with monthly lunches and seasonal celebrations. Strong focus on team bonding.
- **Engineering-First**: The team includes PhDs, RF engineers, systems engineers, and software developers. They are solving hard physics and software integration problems at the edge of sensor technology.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Currently a ~180-person company growing to 250+ and opening a massive new factory – this is a classic “Series B/C” stage growth company with clear product-market fit, offering significant career advancement opportunities as the company scales.
- **Diversity & Openness**: Explicitly encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every single requirement – “If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply.”

## Sources
1. [Echodyne Company Website – About Page](https://www.echodyne.com/company)
2. [Echodyne Careers Page](https://www.echodyne.com/careers)
3. [Echodyne Product/Homepage](https://www.echodyne.com/)
4. [Echodyne News – New Manufacturing Facility (Feb 2026)](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom/echodyne-manufacturing-facility)
5. [Echodyne LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/echodyne)

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