What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems Architect position at Career Renew?
Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems Architect - this is an onsite role in San Jose, CA - US Citizens only.
The SIGINT System Architect will work among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues enjoying a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
The selected SIGINT System Architect:
- Identifies and captures new business opportunities in the international and domestic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) marketplace, with emphasis on Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Direction Finding (DF) Systems.
- Initiates and leads internal research and development (IRAD or IR&D) supporting multiple programs
- Establishes and maintains frequent Intelligence Community (IC) and Defense customer contacts in the international and domestic SIGINT, COMINT/DF, and EW marketplace
- Collaborates with customers to develop system Concept of Operations (CONOPS), architectures, and requirements for SIGINT, COMINT/DF, and EW systems
- Develops and presents briefing packages of SIGINT capabilities and system offerings to international and domestic customers
- Works closely with business area technical and management team to align business area strategy, capabilities, investments, and offerings with SIGINT, COMINT/DF and EW markets
- Performs competitor analyses and develops teaming relationships as needed
- Works closely with Export Compliance organization to obtain all export licenses for business pursuits in the international marketplace
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered
The candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in areas related to the following technology areas:
- Direction finding systems, arrays and algorithms and their performance characteristics
- RF signal processing system design
- System modeling, simulation, and algorithm development
- Analyzing and characterizing SATCOM signals
- Collection and analysis of communication signals in L, C, and K spectrums
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams
- Detailed understanding of the SIGINT, COMINT/DF and EW marketplace including major customers and industry competitors
- Performance evaluation of signal processing solutions
- Understanding of DSP software development
- Work effectively in a cross functional team as well as a diverse customer base
- Develop testing criteria and execute validation of designs
- Experience working in a fast-paced development environment focused on fielding complex signal processing solutions
- Proficient in signal processing algorithm development in MATLAB or Python
- Demonstrated problem-solving, verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Proven technical leadership skills ability to generate and deliver creative problem solutions
- Strong ability to manage tasks and projects independently with urgency
- In addition, the candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to travel worldwide, up to 20%
What sets you apart:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 8 years’ experience or Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 10 years’ experience
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
