System Engineer – High Power Microwave

System Engineer – High Power Microwave

El Segundo Area , CA

Direct Hire

$120k-$160k year plus bonus

Successful candidate will be responsible for conducting architectural assessments, breakdown of the system into components, the component interactions and interfaces, and the technologies and resources to be used in the design. Leads the system design, development, testing, and implementation of all aspects of the HPM System development lifecycle, under the leadership of the given Program Manager. Outlines integrated solutions that meet performance, usability, reliability, and security needs. Develop technical documentation on applications and systems. Facilitates and leads in the evaluation and selection of commercial-off-the-shelf product evaluations. Additional responsibilities include analyzing engineered products to meet customer use-cases and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces to meet system requirements.

Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, or related field
• Technically proficient System Engineer with strong architecture skills, subject matter expertise in High Power Microwave Systems, and solid knowledge of all major components of HPM Systems
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in systems engineering, with a track record of successfully architecting, developing, and validating complex High Power Microwave Systems
• Hands-on expertise with Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other RF measurement equipment.
• Active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance for DoD contracts
• Technical leadership experience and familiarity with the directed energy & weapon systems industry and integrated systems development
• Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS
• Technically proficient in MS Office products

Bonus Skills:

• Extensive experience working on DoD contracts, with a strong understanding of defense acquisition processes and requirements

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