Description:
Job Title: Chief Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare
Job Code: SAS20222906-85571
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Description:
The Chief Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering, Electronic Warfare position will be responsible for the technical execution of all programs under the ALQ-172 enterprise in Clifton, NJ. The Chief Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering, Electronic Warfare will report to the Electronic Defensive Solutions Engineering Manager.
The Chief Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering, Electronic Warfare is also responsible for leading a program enterprise. Additional responsibilities will include providing technical direction to all current enterprise programs, leading the achitecture development of all new enterprise pursuits, providing customer briefings on current programs and additionally on new technology and where it can by applied. The position involves close collaboration with other L3H programs to ensure commonality in system designs and opportunity for growth where possible. The position will also provide coaching and development for the enterprise engineering staff as well as oversight and direction for the entire enterprise.
Essential Functions:
- Provide ALQ-172 subject matter expert technical leadership, maintain customer communications, and be the technical authority for the enterprise
- Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy within the enterprise
- Must be able to effectively interface with program management and customers.
- Supports new pursuits for the enterprise to include all phases of campaigns and proposal processes, serve as a technical leader for new pursuits.
- Responsible for Enterprise Technical Roadmaps and leads IRAD execution within the enterprise
- Engineering POC for program accomplishments, issues, highlights, weekly status within the Enterprise Portfolio
- Drives to ensure adoption of common architecture frameworks and prevent unique product implementation at proposal phase/concept design within the portfolio
- Identifies opportunities for engineering improvements (e3) for people, process, and tools within the division
- Must have a strong set of core competencies including Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, Critical Thinking, and the highest level of Ethical Conduct.
Qualifications:
- Active Secret Security Clearance, US Citizenship required
- ALQ-172 System Subject Matter Expert
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 15+ plus years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 13+ plus years of relevant experience
- Extensive experience in an Engineering leadership role, such as: Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
- Experience with Electronic Warfare Programs and/or products related to the B52-H platform including but not limited to:
- 3U Open VPX Technology
- Software Defined EW
- Machine Learning
- Direct RF Sampling technology
- A-Kit Design and Modification
- High Power Transmitter Design
- High Power Output Switching using Ferrite technology
- Phased Array Antenna Systems
- Electronic Countermeasures development for large aircraft protection
- Multi LRU ECM subsystems
- Experience or knowledge in the L3Harris and Warner Robins AFB WNY Engineering processes
- Experience interfacing with Electronic Warfare Officers, understanding needs and managing expectations
- Experience on large scale Hardware / Software Engineering development efforts
- Experience on large scale Hardware Environmental Qualification testing efforts
- Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, including executive presentations, Program updates with internal & external stakeholders, etc
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience in Electronic Attack, Radar Systems, ELINT Systems, Multi-Sensor Fusion, and RF Systems related to strategic bomber platforms such as the B52-H
- Familiarity with the mission of the B52-H and its future with USAF
- Experience in the System Design of Embedded System Architectures
- Experience in the Digital Engineering, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation
- Thorough understanding of Cyber Security best practices
- Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information
- Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results
- Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with external organizations
- Ability to obtain higher level security clearance if needed