LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support jobs in United States
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Southwest Research Institute · 1 month ago

LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Microwave/Radar Electronic Support

Southwest Research Institute is seeking a Lead Engineer in their Tactical Products Department to expand and develop radar and electronics intelligence capabilities. The role involves designing architectures, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with clients to establish system requirements and design architectures.

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Responsibilities

Design architectures within a high growth environment and then lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test complex systems
Work collaboratively to establish hardware requirements for complex radar processing hardware (ELINT)
Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish system requirements and design architectures that meet client expectations
Support Department management in specific marketing activities, writing proposals, and developing product/technology roadmaps
Develop complex radar electronics intelligence capabilities for new, sustainment and modernization programs
Develop, integrate, and test hardware/firmware/software within complex intelligence systems (ELINT). This may include leading a multi-disciplinary team
Meet with internal and external customers to establish technical requirements and facilitate development of specification documents and system architectures
Lead trade studies within and across the relevant domains
Support department roadmaps, IRAD's, marketing, and Strategic planning

Qualification

Microwave frequency antennasRadar signal processingElectronic intelligence systemsEngineering team leadershipSystem architecture design

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with related experience
5-10 years: Experience designing electronic intelligence system architectures, microwave frequency antennas, and radar signal processing systems
5-10 years: Experience developing, deriving, allocating and testing complex microwave/radar processing system requirements
5-10 years: Experience leading engineering teams
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen

Company

Southwest Research Institute

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Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.47M
Key Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M

Leadership Team

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Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
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Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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