Engineer Senior Principal II – Radar Systems Subject Matter Expert

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Radar Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a technical authority across a portfolio of advanced radar programs. This role operates at the intersection of systems engineering, architecture, and mission execution—shaping system design, influencing program direction, and ensuring successful transition from development into production and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for radar systems across a portfolio of programs.
• Lead system-level architecture trades and design decisions.
• Guide programs through key milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).
• Drive cross-program consistency in systems engineering processes.
• Advise leadership on technical risk and performance.
• Lead development of radar models and simulations.
• Shape technology roadmaps and IRAD investments.
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical depth.
• Support technical proposals and customer engagement.
• Collaborate across engineering and production teams.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
• Recognized expertise in radar system design and integration.
• Experience as Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Technical Authority.
• Solid background in radar signal processing and mission applications.
• Ability to influence across teams and organizations.
• Experience across full lifecycle development.
• Excellent systems engineering process knowledge.
• Experience briefing senior leadership.