Senior Technical Leader – Sensing and Signal Processing
Core
Lead early-stage sensing and signal processing technology development for avionics, focusing on radar, communications, and AI/ML applications for mission systems.
Role type
Senior Technical Leader (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Early-stage sensing systems, embedded signal processing solutions, and prototypes for operational avionics platforms.
Domain
Avionics, Defense, Radar, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure
Required skills
RF signal processing, sensor technologies, signal acquisition, algorithm development, FPGA/CPU/GPU deployment, systems engineering, trade studies, customer engagement, proposal writing
Preferred skills
Array processing, beamforming, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), software-defined radios, cognitive waveforms, electronic warfare modeling, data fusion, AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow), military standards
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, FPGA, CPU, GPU, SDR, PyTorch, Tensorflow
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in RF signal processing, radar, and communications; lead R&D and trade studies for sensing systems; prototype and test algorithms; develop novel algorithms for detection and classification; support early-stage pursuit strategies and customer engagement; collaborate with stakeholders to transition technology to product portfolio.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership