ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
- Supports programs within international and domestic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) marketplace, with emphasis on Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Direction Finding (DF) Systems.
- Leads cradle-to-grave Systems Engineering efforts from creating initial CONOPs through System Development, Implementation, Integration, Testing, Verification, Validation, and all portions in between to ensure the product both meets the requirements and supports our customer’s needs.
- Defines system architectures based on non-technical mission objectives
- Supports decomposition of architectures and objectives into system requirements and further decomposition within specific engineering domains.
- Conduct trade studies into technologies supporting SIGINT solutions
- 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 GDMS 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 bring to the table:
- 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 Bachelor 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
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.