Engineer Principal - RF Algorithms

Job description

This is a driven Systems Engineering position to develop advanced RF algorithms, models, and integrate with a complex system in a highly dynamic, fast paced organization that is growing rapidly. Actively breaking into a new market, you will work directly with other SMEs to deliver a product from start to finish. Some aspects have legacy implementations, but the majority will be developed from scratch.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop RF algorithms (e.g. RADAR, IFF), predict their performance, and work with the software team to deliver a product.
• Mentor/guide junior engineers to work as a cohesive team.
• Evaluate RF sensing payload technology, develop or leverage company or subcontractor technologies and sensors as an offering for the identified opportunities.
• Lead architecture planning and ensuring customer requirements will be met.
• Perform V&V on RF algorithms in isolation and integrated into larger systems.
• Perform systems engineering tasks throughout a program or Research and Development (R&D) project lifecycle.
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