CareerPlan

Tactical RF Sensors Subsystem Lead Engineer

USA - Berkeley, MOFull-time$137k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead engineer for developing and integrating complex, highly integrated radio frequency (RF) sensor systems for an Air Dominance Fixed Wing program.

Role type

Senior IC tactical RF sensors subsystem lead engineer

Builds

Next generation open-architecture RF sensor systems for fixed-wing aircraft

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / RF Sensors

Required skills

RF sensor system design, team coordination, requirements analysis, hardware/software integration, test and validation, supplier management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), agile development

Preferred skills

Tactical RF sensors (radar, EW, comms), team leadership, DoD certification, Cameo/MBSE tools, agile/scrum, lab test/verification

Technologies

JIRA, Confluence, Cameo, MBSE tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering team daily activities using agile toolsets; Provide technical leadership and drive excellence for subsystem scope; Oversee and approve technical approaches and engineering work; Work with customers to develop complex electronic/electrical system requirements; Analyze and translate requirements into system, hardware, and software designs; Test and validate RF systems to ensure operational requirements; Manage and monitor supplier performance; Solve problems and support fielded hardware/software over product lifecycle; Research technology advances for business needs; Utilize MBSE for requirements, interfaces, and traceability; Act as primary interface between program leadership, suppliers, and customers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities