LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking an experienced engineer to design architectures for radar intelligence systems and lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test ELINT hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in electronic intelligence system architectures, and 5-10 years leading engineering teams; U.S. citizenship and a security clearance suitability apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years designing electronic intelligence system architectures, microwave antennas, and radar processing.
• 5-10 years: experience leading engineering teams.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test complex ELINT systems and radar processing hardware/firmware/software. Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Meet with clients to establish technical requirements and facilitate development of specifications and system architectures.
• Lead trade studies and support department roadmaps, marketing, and strategic planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Client interaction

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Locations

San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.