LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support
Southwest Research Institute · San Antonio, TX · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Join the Tactical Products Department helping us expand and develop radar and electronics intelligence capabilities such as target detection/tracking/processing, tactical displays, and antenna advancements on mobile platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design architectures within a high growth environment and then lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test complex systems.
- Work collaboratively to establish hardware requirements for complex radar processing hardware (ELINT).
- Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish system requirements and design architectures that meet client expectations.
- Support Department management in specific marketing activities, writing proposals, and developing product/technology roadmaps.
- Develop complex radar electronics intelligence capabilities for new, sustainment and modernization programs.
- Develop, integrate, and test hardware/firmware/software within complex intelligence systems (ELINT). This may include leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- Meet with internal and external customers to establish technical requirements and facilitate development of specification documents and system architectures.
- Lead trade studies within and across the relevant domains.
- Support department roadmaps, IRAD's, marketing, and Strategic planning.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with related experience.
- 8+ years: Experience designing electronic intelligence system architectures, microwave frequency antennas, and radar signal processing systems.
- 5-10 years: Experience developing, deriving, allocating and testing complex microwave/radar processing system requirements.
- 5-10 years: Experience leading engineering teams.
Qualifications
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience with radar and ELINT systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.
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Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.