Lead Engineer, SIGINT/RF Systems

ASEC-posted 22 days ago
$150,000 - $180,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Patuxent River, MD
101-250 employees
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As the SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) Lead Engineer, you will oversee a team of engineers supporting the development, acquisition, integration, and sustainment of advanced radio frequency (RF) avionics systems for the MQ-4C Triton platform. These systems combine electronics and RF engineering expertise to enable U.S. Navy SIGINT capabilities. This role focuses on leading hardware engineering and system design efforts, driving technical improvements, and ensuring readiness across the program lifecycle.

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers supporting SIGINT hardware and software initiatives.
  • Maintain situational awareness of all U.S. Navy SIGINT efforts and develop long-term capability roadmaps.
  • Oversee Certification and Airworthiness processes for SIGINT systems.
  • Direct the design, integration, qualification, production, and in-service support of SIGINT avionics.
  • Develop system specifications, Statements of Work, Contractor Data Deliverable Lists, Engineering Change Proposals, and Technical Directives.
  • Create technical strategies and roadmaps, including engineering staffing plans and approaches for addressing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).
  • Provide technical analysis for trade studies, engineering investigations, and system upgrades.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for SIGINT systems in Airworthiness reviews.
  • Support financial and personnel resource planning to meet program objectives.
  • Perform additional duties as required by the program office.
  • B.S. in a STEM area of study is required.
  • At least 10 years of related experience is required.
  • Possess strong leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring junior engineers.
  • Knowledge of Mission Control Systems flight management, mission execution, and mission planning.
  • Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) theory and application, particularly as it relates to SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT, or MULTI-INT systems.
  • Understanding of NSA security processes, data handling procedures, and Security Classification Guides related to SIGINT systems.
  • You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
  • You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
  • You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Familiarity with SIGINT and RF system architectures preferred.
  • 100% employee-owned.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
  • 401K match
  • Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Veteran friendly
  • Thriving employee culture
  • Employee discount program
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