LEAD Engineer - SR. Research Engineer - Microwave​/Radar Electronic

LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support

Join the Tactical Products Department helping us expand and develop radar and electronics intelligence capabilities such as target detection/tracking/processing, tactical displays, and antenna advancements on mobile platforms.

Objectives of this Role:

• Design architectures within a high growth environment and then lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test complex systems.
• Work collaboratively to establish hardware requirements for complex radar processing hardware (ELINT).
• Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish system requirements and design architectures that meet client expectations.
• Support Department management in specific marketing activities, writing proposals, and developing product/technology roadmaps.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop complex radar electronics intelligence capabilities for new, sustainment and modernization programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test hardware/firmware/software within complex intelligence systems (ELINT).
• Meet with internal and external customers to establish technical requirements and facilitate development of specification documents and system architectures.
• Lead trade studies within and across the relevant domains.
• Support department roadmaps, IRAD's, marketing, and Strategic planning.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with related experience.
• 5-10 years:
  Experience designing electronic intelligence system architectures, microwave frequency antennas, and radar signal processing systems.
• 5-10 years:
  Experience developing, deriving, allocating and testing complex microwave/radar processing system requirements.
• 5-10 years:
  Experience leading engineering teams.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

San Antonio, Texas

Southwest Research Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.