LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - SIGINT & EW Systems Engineer

Who We Are: SwRI’s SIGINT Solutions Department, part of Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division, develops innovative technologies integrating advanced RF systems, signal processing, electronic warfare, and hardware/software solutions. Supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, our multidisciplinary teams put mission first and deliver cutting-edge research, systems engineering, and mission-critical capabilities.

We seek talented engineers who embrace innovation, thrive on technical challenges, and are driven to deliver solutions and capabilities that make a difference. Objectives of this Role: Lead and guide the development of complex system architectures, technical requirements, and interface designs, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software capabilities while meeting customer specifications and operational needs.

Support the planning and execution of engineering projects by coordinating technical activities, managing schedules and deliverables, and collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives. Apply strong analytical and engineering expertise to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system challenges. Evaluate system performance, technical risks, and develop practical solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and mission success.

Drive technical innovation by exploring emerging technologies, evaluating new engineering approaches, and identifying opportunities to improve system designs, performance, and development processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and engineering excellence.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Lead and support systems engineering activities throughout the engineering lifecycle, including concept development, requirements definition, system architecture, design, integration, verification, validation, and testing of complex systems. Perform system decomposition, engineering trade studies, technical analyses, and risk assessments. Lead troubleshooting, system integration, laboratory testing, and field demonstrations to optimize system performance and functionality.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams specializing in RF, electronic warfare, signal processing, embedded systems, software, and ML/AI. Provide technical guidance, coordinate engineering activities, and engage with customers. Work closely with project managers and technical leads to coordinate resources, deliverables, and achieve milestones. Develop and maintain system specifications, engineering documentation, test plans, and technical reports and requirements. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions to advance system capabilities.

Contribute to research initiatives, technical proposals, and new business opportunities through concept development.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 5+ years: Strong systems engineering experience demonstrating problem-solving, leadership of at least a small team, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. 5 years: System design experience must include systems that involve both hardware and software, integration thereof, as well as verification testing activities and generation of documents for design and testing. 5 years: Experience with Linux OS required. Familiarity with python scripting is preferred.

Experience with C++ or Verilog/VHDL experience is a plus. 5 years: Experience providing solutions involving digital signal processing (DSP), SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, or electronic warfare (EW) is preferred. A valid/clear driver's license is required.