Lead Systems Engineer - Active RF Sensing
Core
End-to-end system engineering and integration of airborne AESA/MFR radar systems from requirements through flight test and operational release.
Role type
Lead Systems Engineer (Airborne Radar)
Builds
Mission-ready airborne radar sensors for defence applications
Domain
Defence / Aerospace / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Airborne radar system engineering, AESA/MFR integration, RF performance modeling, Antenna/aperture integration, Low observability (LPI/Low RCS) design, Verification and test planning, Supplier technical control, Interface definition (ICDs), Radar mode scheduling (Search/Track/GMTI/SAR)
Preferred skills
Experience with flight test support, Debugging from RF to software parameters, Managing complex supplier relationships
Technologies
AESA, MFR, Radar modes (GMTI, MTI, SAR, ISAR), RF systems, Avionics interfaces
Responsibilities
Translate mission needs into radar performance requirements (range, RCS, coverage, latency), Develop and maintain radar concept of operations (CONOPS), Drive antenna/aperture integration and thermal/structural constraints, Plan and execute verification & test campaigns (bench/HIL/chamber/flight), Manage supplier technical control and acceptance tests, Define and maintain interfaces to avionics and mission systems, Produce program artifacts (requirements, test plans, performance reports)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities