VP of Radar Development

Job title: VP of Radar Development

Location: 1250 N Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI

Employment: Full-Time, On-Site Position

Experience: Senior (Minimum 5 years of Relevant Industry Experience)

TS/SCI Eligibility Required.

US Citizenship Required.

Pay and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Dental, Vision, Health, Life, & Disability insurance. 401k Matching Program Coming Soon.

Job Description

Visto360 AI Inc. is an Ann Arbor technology company that is revolutionizing radar Artificial Intelligence.

We are seeking a highly skilled VP of Radar Development to join our on-site team. This role integrates advanced radar signal processing, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) expertise, and AI/ML development to support critical overhead sensing missions. You will serve as a strategic technical leader driving innovation in radar capabilities to solve real-world problems with lasting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of radar and AI engineers across project lifecycles.
• Architect and implement Python-based SAR processing pipelines.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML models and tools for target detection, classification, and change detection.
• Interface with program management, customers, and external partners to communicate technical vision and execution.
• Support customer visits and field testing with travel up to 10%.
  
  

Education & Experience

Candidates Must Meet One Of The Following

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related science discipline (preferred focus on radar/signal processing) plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field plus 5 or more years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 7 or more years of professional experience.
  
  

Requirements & Skills

• Proficiency in Python and its scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) algorithms and data formats.
• Eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience and team management capabilities.
• Ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and adapt technical solutions to mission goals.
• Ability to stay updated with advancements in radar/SAR research.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%).
• Optional: Exposure to commercial SAR providers (e.g., Capella Space, ICEYE, Umbra).
• Optional: Experience with government overhead sensing platforms and mission planning tools.
• Optional: Familiarity with Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI) techniques.
• Optional: Strong Foundation in AI/ML development and integration tools.
• Optional: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Stock option grants available and tailored to candidate expertise.
• 401k program in development.
• Mission-driven environment where innovation shapes real-world problems.