What You’ll Get to Do:
Be an integral part of our AESA Subsystem & Product Leadership department, Installed Performance section! The teams within this section specialize in computational electromagnetics, RF antenna modeling in an installed environment, subsystem design and analysis, specialized mechanical design and analysis, as well as material evaluation. Our engineering work supports full life-cycle programs including system design, system integration, hardware design, hardware integration and hands-on build and test.
As part of the team, you will be involved with:
- A diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program.
- Installed Performance design, prototyping, testing, and production support of state-of-the-art systems requiring specialty knowledge and skills related to the use of free form modeling, surface analysis, materials, tooling, test fixtures and equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including RF design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, materials engineering, drafting, supply chain management, production engineering, and manufacturing.
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
- Supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.
These roles are contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
These roles are contingent upon Program Award.
These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications Engineer Electromechanical:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a master's degree with 0 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship
- A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
- Knowledge of mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
- Experience in RF subsystems
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX or other 3D modeling software
Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Electromechanical:
- Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship
- A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
- Knowledge of mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
- Experience in RF subsystems
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX or other 3D modeling software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher with Special Program Access
- Experience with platform integration
- Experience with sensor impact on mission modeling for “blue line” flights
- Experience with interactions between sensor and platform
- Experience with integration of platform materials into AESA design
- Experience with active and passive antenna test
- Experience with indoor and outdoor range experience
- Experience with mechanical design with a focus on RF performance
- Working knowledge of composite material manufacturing processes
- Development of new materials for RF applications
- Multidisciplinary design skills that ensure multiple RF and system requirements are satisfied through tailored mechanical design approaches
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- For Engineer: Bachelor's +2 years experience or Master's with 0 years (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
- For Principal Engineer: Bachelor's +5 years experience or Master's +3 years (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current/active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Knowledge of mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
- Experience with RF subsystems and RF antenna installed-performance considerations
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, NX, or other 3D modeling software
- Technical leadership and mentoring experience
- Experience with platform integration, antenna test, material interactions, composite manufacturing, and range testing
- Advanced degree in relevant engineering fields
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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