Onsite Senior Principal Systems Engineer – RF/Signal Processing

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About the role

  • Senior Principal Systems Engineer developing advanced defense and aerospace systems at Leonardo DRS. Leading system design, analysis, and algorithm development for RF and signal processing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end system design and analysis of advanced RF systems and signal processing solutions, from initial concept through detailed design
  • Develop and prototype signal processing algorithms and system models using MATLAB to validate concepts and predict system performance
  • Conduct system requirements definition, architecture design, and trade studies to transition early research prototypes into mature engineering specifications
  • Collaborate closely with software, firmware (FPGA), and hardware teams to ensure designs are implementable, providing detailed design guidance and facilitating a smooth hand-off to development and deployment teams
  • Perform modeling and simulation of RF signals and systems to evaluate performance under various scenarios and refine design parameters
  • Drive technical design reviews and produce comprehensive documentation (requirements, design specifications, interface control documents, test plans) to ensure clarity and quality of the system design
  • Lead and mentor engineers, fostering development and supporting career growth
  • Provide input on budget, cost, and schedule for design projects
  • Actively contribute to new business pursuits by proposing innovative concepts, technologies, or applications
  • Participate in proposal preparations, leveraging technical expertise to enhance proposals
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methods in signal processing and RF engineering and incorporate best practices to improve system capability and reliability

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field (7 years with a Master’s, 5 years with a Ph.D.)
  • Expertise in MATLAB for algorithm development, data analysis, and modeling of signal processing systems
  • Extensive experience in digital signal processing techniques (e.g. filtering, modulation, detection, spectral analysis) and their application to real-world RF systems
  • Proven experience in RF systems design and analysis (such as radar, communication, or electronic warfare systems), including a solid understanding of RF components, antennas, and propagation principles
  • Demonstrated ability to take system concepts or prototypes through to detailed design and specification, including performing requirements analysis and developing system architecture
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting complex system trade studies and performance analysis
  • Experience leading technical projects or engineering teams, with excellent communication skills for presenting technical information and guiding team discussions
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering processes (requirements management, configuration management, verification/validation) and proficiency in creating high-quality technical documentation

Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • comprehensive benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • life and disability insurance
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours

Job title

Senior Principal Systems Engineer – RF/Signal Processing

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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