Senior Systems Integration Engineer for RF/CUAS Radar

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Lead Systems Integration Engineer to lead complex system integration efforts across RF, radar, CUAS, and platform interfaces from concept through field validation. You will drive architecture analysis, interface management, testing plans, and performance assessments while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and data-driven problem solving using MATLAB, Python, and SQL, with a focus on reliability, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex system integration programs across hardware and software subsystems.
• Strong background in RF, radar, and sensor integration.
• Experience with HIL testing and laboratory/field testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration activities, including system architecture analysis, interface assessment, and integration with external systems.
• Develop technical strategies and integration roadmaps to expand system capabilities and support program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for RF signal processing, radar systems, sensor integration, and CUAS platform development.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering testing activities, including laboratory testing, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and engineering flight testing.
• Develop automated test procedures, data processing tools, and analysis workflows using MATLAB and Python to improve testing efficiency and technical insight.
• Investigate system anomalies, troubleshoot hardware and software integration issues, and support root-cause analysis and failure resolution.
• Lead technical discussions across multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating subject matter experts to develop solutions and establish actionable plans.
• Manage engineering priorities, technical milestones, and team deliverables in alignment with program objectives, schedules, and budget requirements.
• Evaluate subsystem and overall system performance, analyze radar signature data for target discrimination, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, and program stakeholders to support product development, production, troubleshooting, and system qualification.
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and guidance to engineers while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and status updates communicating system performance, integration progress, technical risks, and recommendations to leadership and customers.
• Apply statistical analysis, data management, and database querying techniques to support engineering analysis, reporting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Systems Engineering

System Architecture

RF Signal Processing

Radar Systems

CUAS

Engineering Leadership

Data Analysis

Experimentation

Test Planning

Cross-Functional Leadership

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Job description

AV is seeking a Lead Systems Integration Engineer to lead complex system integration efforts across RF, radar, CUAS, and platform interfaces from concept through field validation. You will drive architecture analysis, interface management, testing plans, and performance assessments while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and data-driven problem solving using MATLAB, Python, and SQL, with a focus on reliability, risk management, and