General Atomics · 8 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer, Radar Integration and Test
Tyngsborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for Radar Integration and Test to execute radar subsystem and system integration and test activities, validating capabilities in hardware in the loop and in the field.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review system requirements and design documentation to support planning integration and test events
Perform test planning including development of test sequencing, test cases, test methods, and test inputs to validate component, subsystem, and system requirements and performance
Setup and configure integration and test environments (labs, test stands, simulators, Radar test sites, etc.)
Physically integrate hardware (HW) components in lab environment and on radar prototypes at test sites, duties include racking of components and integration with power, network, cooling solutions and RF networks
Configure, integrate and checkout power and cooling systems to determine readiness for radar integration
Develop procedures for radar operations and maintenance
Develop site safety plans to mitigate risks associated with high power RF operations
Perform electrical and RF testing using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and voltage/current monitors
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans
Analyze data from integration events and field tests, troubleshoot and debug issues, and coordinate with development teams to identify fixes or design updates to resolve
Develop test reports and present at company technical reviews and internal meetings
Prepare and execute reviews with internal and external customers in support of first time power on, radar shipment, and readiness for major test events
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Demonstrated experience with electrical and RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and voltage/current monitors
Experience leading radar site operations
Experience with radar assembly, integration and test (I&T) in factory, or I&T/maintenance facility
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment
Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment
Must be willing to travel for field integration test activities
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required
Preferred
Experience troubleshooting complex systems, use of RF test and measurement equipment
Experience with development tools including Confluence and Jira
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Experience with near field and far field integration and test of RF systems
Experience with coordinated flight test events
Able to communicate and collaborate effectively across disciplines
Previous experience working with the Department of Defense
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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