Lead Communications Systems Engineer
Core
Design and develop advanced directive data links and communications systems to interconnect nodes in Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) for defense applications.
Role type
Lead Communications Systems Engineer
Builds
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) communications product families and sensor interconnect systems
Domain
Defense / RF Communications / Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems Engineering, RF systems, Digital Signal Processing, Algorithm development, Data analysis, C++, Python, MATLAB, FPGAs, DSPs, Radar systems knowledge
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in STEM, C++, Radar waveform design, Matched filtering, Doppler processing, Clutter rejection techniques
Technologies
C++, Python, MATLAB, FPGAs, DSPs
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced directive data links to connect nodes in a CDN, Implement approaches to reduce the RF signature created by the data links, Lead an effort to incorporate highly accurate time-transfer algorithms into the network, Procure or develop low-cost, robust hardware to achieve data links in tactical environments, Implement algorithms to achieve advanced directional beamforming, Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement, Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities, Mentor and guide junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership