Principal Systems Engineer

Hidden Level

$162K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 15+ years of professional experience in RF sensing technology
  • Expertise in radar and communication systems with software-defined radios
  • Proficient in state estimation, data fusion, and Kalman filtering techniques
  • Experience with sensor performance modeling in MATLAB or Python
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques
  • Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement algorithms and tools for radar and surveillance systems independently
  • Lead the development of system architecture for new hardware designs
  • Collaborate with corporate leadership and engineering departments to enhance product capabilities
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams
  • Serve as a technical point of contact and subject matter expert for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Potential stock options
Full Job Description
Principal Systems Engineer

Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer who will apply their skills to help shape overall company technology strategy, lead internal product development and support customer integration and adoption activities. This will be achieved through the analysis and support of sensor systems at each stage in the product lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.

Location:

This position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implementation of algorithms and analysis methods and tools for radar, direction finding, or other surveillance sensor systems without technical oversight
  • Lead the development of system architecture for new hardware designs
  • Collaborate with corporate leadership and all other engineering departments to advance overall product capabilities
  • Provide professional mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams
  • Act as a technical point of contact and subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders


What We're Looking For:

  • An ability and a desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward
  • An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans to ensure the team can hit the mark even when encountering the unexpected
  • A mindset trained on long-term goals and objectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 15+ years of professional experience
  • Expert knowledge of RF sensing technology:
    • Radar and/or communication systems using software-defined radios, custom hardware, and/or other COTS devices
    • State estimation, data fusion, and Kalman filtering techniques and their implementation in tracking algorithms
    • Sensor performance modeling and simulation using analytical programming platforms such as MATLAB or Python
    • Digital signal processing techniques, capabilities, and limitations
  • Ability to travel 10%
  • Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above) preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a clearance required.


This position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $162,000 to $210,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level's technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position.

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