Job Summary Antenna Research Associates (ARA) Advanced Programs Group is
looking for a System Engineer to support existing R&D program. The
Advanced Program Group develops new unique products and solution to meet
urgent needs in the MILCOM, RADAR, SATCOM and SIGINT/EW markets using
accelerated agile product development methodologies. Ideal candidates
would be system engineer with experience or desire to work in small
multi-disciplinary groups on cutting technology. Can take from concept
stage to product fruition in a short time frame. Essential Functions In
this role you will serve as technical lead for system design, system
architectures, requirement development system testing, field test and
demonstration Support planning, design and execution of integration and
verification tests for hardware and software modifications Conduct
system level analysis, simulation and modeling as needed Update the
engineering test environment for use by the hardware, software and
systems test teams including configuration management of hardware,
software, and firmware Oversee Rapid prototyping HW in the loop testing,
Agile product development HW & SW. Oversee integration and test
activities for demonstrations. Position Qualifications Competency
Statement(s) Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and
responsibilities. Communication - Ability to clearly communicate and
interact with others. Decision Making - Able to reach a decision, takes
thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others,
makes difficult decisions. Employee Management - Defines
responsibilities, motivates employees, delegates well. Ethics - Honest,
accountable, maintains confidentiality. Initiative - Ability to take on
task before being asked. Leadership - Provides strong leadership, sets a
good example, skilled decision maker, motivator, and encourager.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a
systematic method of performing a task. Quality - Strives to eliminate
errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve
products/services. Skills and Abilities Minimum 5 years with BSEE (2
years with MSEE) of experience in an engineering role with system
integration or test In depth Knowledge in any of the following area
SATCOM or RADAR or SIGINT systems. Strong theoretical background in any
of the following areas RF system, signal processing or control systems.
Experience leading any IRAD or CRAD R&D project Experience with creating
test plan, and or conducting performance analysis Experience with
troubleshooting and debugging system level issues Experience with RF
system testing Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers Experience with
communication interfaces, Ethernet, RS-232, 422, 485 Experience
integrating HW and SW systems and assist with debugging. IFF or Phased
Array System knowledge (Ideal) Experience integrating HW and SW systems
and assist with debugging. IFF or Phased Array System knowledge (Ideal)
Proficiency (ideal) in Matlab/Simulink, RF measurement, Python, C/C++
Education: Bachelors degree Electrical Engineering or Physics, or
(ideally MS in EE or Physics) Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its
subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran
