Systems Architect, Lead

Technology Service Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Systems Architect, Lead in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on RF sensor, radar, and antenna design for DoD/DoW programs, requiring strong requirements generation and system integration skills.

The candidate will lead cross‑discipline teams, develop system architectures, and oversee IRAD efforts while ensuring test planning and data analysis align with production readiness and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering with DoD/DoW industry experience.
• Experience in RF-based design and requirements development.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, analysis, and requirements development of RF-based technologies for missiles, EW, and radar systems.
• Coordinate with product teams and division leadership to position TSC as preferred partner.
• Create radar system architectures based on customer requirements.
• Track new RF technologies to improve performance or reduce cost.
• Develop technical presentations and white papers to support hardware development.

Skills

RF-based design

System architecture

Technical leadership

Requirements generation

DoD/DoW experience

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD Electrical Engineering

Job description

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) Division is currently seeking a Systems Architect, 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. TSC’s PS Division provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics 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. TSC has established a state-of-the‑art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in Government and industry. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent 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.
• This position 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 how they can be used to create better performance or lower cost technical solutions 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
• Technical oversight of proposals, programs, and product lines
• Lead IRAD developments of new technology
• Assist in developing system test documentation that aligns to verification of functionality on a production line
• Oversee or lead the technical development on all NRE activities by working with multi‑discipline 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 8-10 years of experience in RF‑based design
• Or M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 8 years of experience in DoD/DoW industry
• Strong technical background with experience in one or more of the following areas: Military/Defense System Development and Delivery Radar & Communications Digital Signal Processing Systems Military/Defense Hardware Production & Quality Control Radar & Communication System/Subsystem Design, Analysis, Integration and/or Field Testing 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

TSC Benefits

• TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co‑Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening. 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 their 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. 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.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee‑owned company that has been providing high‑quality technical services and solutions for our customers’ for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes providing; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.