Senior Hardware Engineer, Radar Systems

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

HRL Laboratories is seeking a highly experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to lead development of next-generation radar technologies, taking research and development into prototypes and products such as active electronically scanned arrays (AESA). The role helps shape technical strategies and roadmaps, leads engineering teams, and advances innovative products for customers. HRL develops integrated radiofrequency, millimeter-wave, and electro-optical sensors using advanced materials, device fabrication, and commercial, custom, and novel mixed-signal innovations. The position is part of the Sensing and Communication Systems Division, whose work includes advanced radar and communication systems. The engineer will lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, oversee system architecture and technical integrity, and guide engineering disciplines spanning hardware, software, integration, and testing. The role also involves technical risk management, technical reviews and decisions, research into emerging technologies, and contributions to invention disclosures, publications, customer briefings, proposals, and marketing activities. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance are required; an active clearance is a plus. The position is based in California, and travel is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of technical and leadership experience in research and product development on advanced phased-array radar systems.
Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in system analysis, system architecture, requirements development, trade studies, modeling and simulation, integration and test, and data analysis.
Experience with advanced microelectronic packaging and manufacturing, high-frequency simulation tools, and electromagnetic simulation tools.
Understanding of Department of Defense missions and the technology acquisition process.
Familiarity with military regulations and standards (MIL-STD) and RF hardware.
Experience implementing systems engineering principles and working with technical teams to ensure compliance with best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Willingness to travel and work on complex projects with a team of highly skilled engineers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interact professionally with program managers, coworkers, and customers, perform detailed analyses, and prepare written and oral presentations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment.
Oversee system architectural design and technical integrity, ensuring engineering activities and developments comply with customer requirements.
Provide technical leadership and guidance across radar hardware, software, system integration, and testing disciplines.
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product lifecycle, from conceptual design through deployment.
Conduct technical reviews, provide guidance, and make critical technical decisions on complex engineering challenges.
Drive R&D initiatives, explore emerging technologies, maintain competitive advantage, and introduce disruptive capabilities.
Write invention disclosures and publish papers.
Brief customers and lead proposal and marketing activities.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.