System Technical Lead

TSC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

TSC is seeking a System Technical Lead in Arlington, VA, with a focus on RF design for defense systems. The role requires extensive experience in requirements generation and test execution. Key responsibilities include creating radar architectures and leading technical developments. Ideal candidates will hold a BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years in RF design, preferably in military systems. Strong organizational skills and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance are essential. TSC offers competitive salary and benefits including ESOP participation and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in RF-based design.
• Military/Defense System Development experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create radar system architectures based on customer requirements.
• Lead technical development on all NRE activities.
• Oversee the technical development of products.

Skills

RF design experience

Requirements generation

Test planning and execution

Technical leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) Division is currently seeking a System Technical Lead in Huntsville, AL, with an educational and/or industry focus in theoretical analysis, requirements generation/decomposition, early product design, interface control, and test planning/execution/data analysis of RF sensors, radar, communication systems, and/or antenna design in the precision weapons domain of DoD/DoW-related programs.

The Division provides products and services in radar, communications, sensors, antennas and other electronic systems to the missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing markets.

TSC has developed products ranging from board-level, application‑specific designs to complete turnkey radar and communication systems. It has a state‑of‑the‑art hardware capability respected by customers in Government and industry.

TSC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

As mentioned above, this position requires technical expertise in the design, test, analysis, and requirements development of RF‑based technologies such as proximity, height‑of‑burst (HOB), unmanned RF payloads, seeker sensors, tactical data links, and radar systems spanning from development through manufacturing for missiles, rockets, Electronic Warfare (EW), and/or gun‑launched munition platforms. The role will coordinate with both product teams and division leadership and will help position TSC to be the preferred partner for these RF‑based technologies with current and new customers.

• Create radar system architectures based on customer requirements
• Track new and upcoming technologies and assess their potential to improve performance or reduce cost for RF systems
• Periodically create technical presentations and white papers in support of internal hardware development activities
• Support hardware demonstrations, technical discussions, and deliver periodic technical briefs
• Provide technical oversight of proposals, programs, and product lines
• Lead IRAD developments of new technology
• Assist in developing system test documentation that aligns with verification of functionality on a production line
• Oversee or lead the technical development on all NRE activities by working with multidisciplinary teams of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products
• Assess industry/government RFIs and determine applicability and/or feasibility of designing and/or adapting current TSC products to meet requested requirements

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and minimum 12 years of experience in RF‑based design
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and minimum 8 years of experience in the DoD/DoW industry
• Strong technical background with experience in Military/Defense System Development and Delivery
• Strong technical background with experience in Radar & Communications Digital Signal Processing Systems
• Strong technical background with experience in Military/Defense Hardware Production & Quality Control
• Strong technical background with experience in Radar & Communication System/Subsystem Design, Analysis, Integration and/or Field Testing
• Strong technical background with experience in Military/Defense Electronics System Manufacturing & Integration
• Demonstrated technical leadership and subject matter expertise
• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proximity/HOB or seeker fuze technologies in a product development environment
• Experience working with missiles, rockets, or gun‑launched munitions utilizing fuze technologies such as proximity and seeker technologies
• Experience designing FMCW and/or pulsed‑based radar technologies
• Experience in early concept development through design verification testing

Benefits

The benefits include ESOP participation, 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co‑sponsored health plan, paid leave, and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Note: The following statutory statements are required by federal regulations and remain part of the EEO statement.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.