Senior Radar Systems Architect

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

3d•$193,700 - $248,250

About The Position

HRL Laboratories is hiring a highly experienced Senior Radar Systems Architect to lead next-generation radar technologies from research and development into prototypes and products, including active electronically scanned arrays (AESA). The role supports technical strategies and roadmaps, leads engineering teams, and drives innovative products for customers. HRL develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave, and electro-optical sensors, and its Sensing and Communication Systems Division works across RFIC and MMIC circuit design, advanced packaging, antenna design, system prototyping, signal processing, integration, and characterization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of technical and leadership experience in research and product development on advanced phased array radar systems.
Expert knowledge of system analysis, system architecture, requirements development, trade studies, modeling and simulation, integration and test, and data analysis.
Experience with advanced microelectronic packaging and manufacturing, and high-frequency and electromagnetic simulation tools.
Understanding of DoD missions and the technology acquisition process.
Familiarity with military (MIL-STD) and RF hardware regulations and standards.
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 work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work effectively on a team and independently, including in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Active 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 development 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 and explore emerging technologies to maintain competitiveness and introduce disruptive capabilities.
Write invention disclosures, publish papers, brief customers, and lead proposal and marketing activities.