Chief Systems Engineer – ISR / EW
State College, PA –
- Relocation Assistance Provided
- DoD Secret Clearance Required Upon Hire
The Company
Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.
The Job
As a Chief Systems Engineer for the Intel & Cyber Sector you will contribute to the development of leading-edge technologies that deliver mission-critical solutions for our customers. In this role you will lead overall systems development for cutting-edge Tactical ISR / Electronic Warfare product lines while supporting existing product improvements. Bring your experience in RF, advanced signal processing, signal detection, modeling, and electronic warfare systems to advance state of the art applications supporting Electronic Attack, Electronic Protection and Electronic Support.
Functions
Lead system design and development effortsSynthesize high level function goals to task multiple teams and coordinate subsystem integrationAssists with team coordination and planning, interfacing with program management and customersCoordinate system design, implementation, integration, verification and validation activitiesEngage in system-level trade studies and allocate functional and performance requirements across the firmware and software domainsSupport bid and proposal activities along with customer and internal presentations.Analyze results and build data to identify root cause issues and trendsLead an engineering team towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives, the incumbent determines and pursues course of action necessary to obtain required resultsDemonstrated leadership competency and solid communication skills, both verbal and written are requiredMentor junior engineers and coworkersAvailable to support up to 10% travelQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.Active Secret Security Clearance.Preferred Skills
Proficient in Engineering core competencies (Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Software)Expert knowledge of RF architectures and components (antennas, receivers, transmitters, sensors, signal processors)Knowledge of RF signal processing and advanced communication algorithmsDetailed knowledge of one or more signal protocols (Cellular, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.)Experience designing and fielding EW Systems, especially Electronic Support (signal detect, classification, direction finding, geolocation, and collection), Electronic Attack (counter communications, counter UAS, counter RADAR, information operations)Strong written and oral communication skillsSelf-motivated entrepreneurial attitude and spiritExperience with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes / Spec-A / Sig-Gen)Top Secret security clearanceOrganized and detail-orientedExcellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractorsSecurity Clearance
Please be aware this position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
