Principal Radar Systems Engineer

  • Largo, FL
  • Posted 17 hours ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Electronics
Network
Distribution
Middleware
Enterprise Services
Systems Engineering
Systems Analysis
Mentorship
Testing
Problem Solving
Budget
Prototyping
Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Program Management
Hardware Development
Antennas
Mechanical Engineering
Signal Processing
Algorithms
Military
IT Management
Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit
Requirements Analysis
Management
Functional Analysis
Performance Analysis
PASS
Verification And Validation
Test Plans
Test Execution
Product Design
Documentation
Computer Hardware
Debugging
RF
DoD
Security Clearance
Telemedicine
Legal
Insurance
FOCUS
Finance
Professional Development
DRS
Customer Focus
Innovation

Job Details

Job ID: 112344

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

MUST HAVE RF AND Navy experience.

Systems engineering for radars, communications, and other RF systems, subsystems, or components. Activities include: Analyze/modify existing designs, lead new development of hardware and software components for RF and radar systems, analysis of radar test data (field data, verification, and troubleshooting), verification and validation planning. Must possess the ability to complete a technical project independently; mentor and coach other engineers; and work cross-functionally to coordinate resolution of technical issues.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review, define and/or manage specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
  • Drive technical problem resolution and completion of activity on time and budget
  • Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
  • Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
  • Ability to define and complete technical projects independently
  • Analyze designs for troubleshooting/resolving performance issues and for new business opportunities
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
  • Support program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development or production risks
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer
  • Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings as a representative of DRS
  • Execute integrated design activity for pulsed radar systems, including RF hardware design (transmitters, receivers, antennas), Mechanical design, Signal processing algorithm integration, and overall performance analysis in relevant military environments.
  • Ownership of the overall radar system cost, performance, and schedule envelope, to meet specific customer needs in countering present and future threats.

Specific Activities May Include

  • Technical leadership for engineering on radar and other RF system designs
  • Act as internal and customer subject matter expert (SME) for assigned system(s)
  • Technical point of contact and lead, in preparation of complex small and large proposals and new business pursuits
  • Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Systems/Product/RF: Technical Leadership responsibilities in architecture definition, development, modification and analysis of radar and RF Systems, as well as analog and mixed-signal devices such as amplifiers, filters, and ADCs. Contribute to RF requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g., Instantaneous Dynamic Range, Noise Figure, Pass Band Response, etc.), interface analysis, and definition for the design, integration, and verification of RF components, equipment, and systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and make modifications and improvements as needed. Compile and evaluate process or product design and test data. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.

Verification: Involved with the verification and validation of new and / or existing systems / sub-systems. Includes test planning, procedure development, and test execution to verify product design or validate functional operation in the intended environment. Includes documentation of results for use in formal reports. May include development of test hardware and software. May include system / sub-system hardware and software debug, as well as test hardware and software debug

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
  • Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
  • Holds or is eligible for Secret level clearance
  • RF and Naval experience required

#NEL #LI-SN1 #INDNEU

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
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