Lead Systems Engineer to support the development of a new Radar system. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers, the System Engineer will guide the development of the Radar System through design, development, the integration and test events. The System Engineer is expected to provide system level trade-space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine the benefit trade-offs. The Lead Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and will have the opportunity to work with complex software algorithms and cutting-edge digital signal processing hardware. The Lead Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities.
Required Skills:
- BS Degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Software or related engineering discipline
- 6+ years of experience.
- Leadership of SW/HW Integration activities and team members
- Knowledge of proper system engineering discipline and rigor required for disciplined system development.
- Experience working with a team to jointly develop a system during all phases of the development lifecycle.
- Laboratory knowledge including setup and use of Linux-based system integration, test, and execution.
- Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems
- Willingness to travel (10%)
- Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
Desired Skills:
- Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for navigation, periscope detection, discrimination or other parts of traditional Radar signal processing.
- Knowledge of Navy platforms or common Navy platforms interfaces.
- Knowledge or understanding of X-band system trade-offs.
- Experience working with MIL STDs for all types of test requirements (MIL-STD-454, MIL-STD-901, etc.).
- Matlab, Mathcad, or other Modeling Languages.
- Strong team and individual-based problem solving skills