Principal RF Systems Engineer

DRS Technologies•Largo, FL

42d•$115,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is looking to add a Principal RF/Systems Engineer to our elite engineering team! The Principal RF/Systems Engineer will be responsible for systems engineering duties for radars, missile fire control systems, communications, and other RF systems, subsystems, or components. Activities include analyzing/modifying existing designs, leading new development of hardware and software components for RF and radar systems, analysis of radar test data (field data, verification, and troubleshooting), verification and validation planning. If you possess the ability to complete a technical project independently; mentor and coach other engineers; and work cross-functionally to coordinate resolution of technical issues, apply today! This position can be based out of one of the following Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics locations: Sensors Center of Excellence - Largo, FL (preferred) Engineering Center of Excellence - Burnsville/Eagan, MN Computing and Networks Center of Excellence - Johnstown, PA

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
Fluency in technologies and application domain
Ability to lead a technical group independently
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Review, define and/or manage specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
Drive technical problem resolution and completion of activity on time and budget
Document component and subsystem specifications and requirements
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
Ability to define and complete technical projects independently
Analyze designs for troubleshooting/resolving performance issues and for new business opportunities
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
Support program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development or production risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings as a representative of DRS
Execute integrated design activity for pulsed radar systems, including RF hardware design (transmitters, receivers, antennas), Mechanical design, Signal processing algorithm integration, and overall performance analysis in relevant military environments
Ownership of the overall radar system cost, performance, and schedule envelope, to meet specific customer needs in countering present and future threats
Technical leadership for engineering on radar and other RF system designs
Act as internal and customer subject matter expert (SME) for assigned system(s)
Technical point of contact and lead, in preparation of complex small and large proposals and new business pursuits
Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Technical Leadership responsibilities in architecture definition, development, modification and analysis of radar and RF Systems, as well as analog and mixed-signal devices such as amplifiers, filters, and ADCs. Contribute to RF requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g., Instantaneous Dynamic Range, Noise Figure, Pass Band Response, etc.), interface analysis, and definition for the design, integration, and verification of RF components, equipment, and systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and make modifications and improvements as needed. Compile and evaluate process or product design and test data. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes
Involved with the verification and validation of new and / or existing systems / sub-systems. Includes test planning, procedure development, and test execution to verify product design or validate functional operation in the intended environment. Includes documentation of results for use in formal reports. May include development of test hardware and software. May include system / sub-system hardware and software debug, as well as test hardware and software debug

Benefits

annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours