Security Architect
Echodyne
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Kirkland, WA · $165k–$247k a year · Posted September 1, 2026
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About the job
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 Security Architect to join our fast-growing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and facilitate threat modeling activities for products, systems, and key technical initiatives.
Run secure design reviews and partner with engineering teams to identify and reduce security risk early in the development lifecycle.
Provide practical security architecture guidance for new features, services, and infrastructure changes.
Document risks, recommended mitigations, and security decisions from design and review sessions.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and platform teams to improve secure-by-design practices across the organization.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Experience leading threat modeling and secure design discussions.
Strong understanding of application, cloud, and infrastructure security principles.
Ability to translate security risks into clear technical recommendations for engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
Experience partnering with software engineering teams in fast-paced development environments.
Familiarity with common security frameworks, design patterns, and risk assessment methodologies.
Experience influencing technical direction without direct authority.
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 $164,594 — $246,788 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.