Lead Systems Engineer - Passive RF Sensing
Core
Direct end-to-end integration and performance of airborne electronic surveillance systems, including Radar Warning Receivers, from initial requirements through to flight test.
Role type
Lead Systems Engineer (Passive RF Sensing)
Builds
Airborne electronic surveillance systems and Radar Warning Receivers
Domain
Defence / Aerospace / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Passive RF sensor integration, direction-finding architecture design, threat radar phenomenology analysis, electromagnetic compatibility mitigation, sensor performance specification and validation, emitter library management, flight test coordination, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Emitter library and classification workflow familiarity, mission computer and avionics interface definition
Technologies
Radar Warning Receivers, RF distribution systems, avionics systems
Responsibilities
Translate mission threat scenarios into measurable sensor requirements, define antenna architectures for optimal direction-finding, specify and validate receiver performance, guide co-site and electromagnetic compatibility coordination, execute verification and test campaigns, manage technical supplier relationships
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team guidance
