Senior Radar Systems Architect

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

HRL Laboratories is seeking a highly experienced candidate to lead next-generation radar technologies from research and development into prototypes and products, including active electronically scanned arrays (AESA). The role will support technical strategies and roadmaps, lead engineering teams, and drive innovative product development for customers. The position is part of the Sensing and Communication Systems Division, which develops advanced radar and communication systems using expertise in RFIC and MMIC circuit design, advanced packaging, antenna design, system prototyping, signal processing, integration, and characterization. The successful candidate will lead radar development from conceptualization through deployment, oversee system architecture and technical integrity, guide engineering disciplines, manage technical risks, and make decisions on complex engineering challenges. The role also drives research and development initiatives and includes writing invention disclosures, publishing papers, briefing customers, and participating in proposal and marketing activities. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance are required; an active clearance is a plus. The posted pay range is $193,700–$248,250. HRL states that its regular/full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, gym facilities, PTO, sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment. The position is in California; the specific workplace arrangement is not stated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10 or more 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 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 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 both in 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 life cycle, 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 research and development initiatives and explore emerging technologies to maintain competitiveness and introduce new capabilities.
Write invention disclosures, publish papers, brief customers, and lead proposal and marketing activities.
Prepare detailed analyses and written and oral presentations.