What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are:
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.
Objectives of this Role:
- 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.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- 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:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with related experience.
- 5-10 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.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.