• Radar Threat Systems- Senior Level Engineer

    Aviation & Missile Solutions (Huntsville, AL)


    Job Descriptions:

    Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Electrical or Computer Engineer to join our diverse team, in Huntsville, AL., to create unique solutions for complex problems. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing.

    Position Description:

    The Engineer or Analyst in this role perform the following:

    + All-source intelligence analysis of foreign threat systems with a focus on multi-function phased-array radars and surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. Analysis efforts involve system performance assessments and design postulation of major subsystems including but not limited to phased array antennas, transmitters and receivers, radar signal processors and computer algorithms/logic.

    + Threat system model development to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking and signal processing.

    + Write technical briefings, papers and reports to reflect intelligence analysis and assessments of foreign threat systems.

    + Ensure foreign threat systems are accurately characterized and modeled in technical databases such as the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB).

    Required Experience:

    Basic Qualifications (required):

    + Candidate must have excellent math skills and/or possess and show good fundamentals in electromagnetics, signals and systems, digital signal processing, and controls. Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

    + . Candidate must be able to apply these skills to the following areas: modeling, radar/weapons systems analysis, algorithm development, RF hardware, HWIL support, and/or field-testing support. Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Candidate must be able to comfortably interact with and present to customers, coworkers and management on a regular basis.

    + Modeling includes modeling of radar functions, threats, timeline, weapon system, clutter, EA/EP, etc. Radar/weapons systems analysis includes probability of detection, waveform analysis, probability of intercept, defended area, etc. Algorithm development includes detection processes, waveform selection, signal processing, clutter and EA mitigation, adaptive beamforming, target identification, etc. RF hardware includes transmitters, exciters, antennas, multi-channel receivers, high-bandwidth receivers, SOTA processors, and RF lab equipment development and integration, and software development and test.

    Preferred Skills/Abilities:

    + Experience with MATLAB and Python is a plus. Candidate must have good people skills and the desire to work with a highly technical team of engineers and scientists.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited university and a minimum of ten years of applicable experience.

    Travel Requirements:

    + Must be able to travel up to 10% of the year.

    Physical Requirements:

    + Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    + Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

    + Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

    + RF lab equipment development and integration, and software development and test. Field test support includes travel, radar equipment setup and teardown, and light lifting (up to 30 or 40 lbs.).

    Security Requirements:

    + Citizenship: Candidate must a US only citizen.

    + Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Top Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top Secret Clearance.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    Keyword: electrical engineering; computer engineering; air and missile; defense; command and control; radar systems; seekers; modeling and simulation; prototype hardware development; SAM systems

     

    From: Aviation & Missile Solutions