RF/Radar Systems Engineer - ELSYS - On Site - Colorado Springs, CO - (Open Rank)

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The RF/Radar Systems Engineer with a particular focus on Test and Evaluation in the Test Engineering (TEN) Division will serve as an on-site liaison to the United States Space Force (USSF) National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Integrated Program Office (IPO), supporting the planning and requirements development for the NSTTC EMSO.

RF/Radar Systems Engineers work with a team to perform advanced system and algorithm development using established systems engineering approaches. Based on detailed trade studies and requirements analyses, radar systems engineers develop solutions to satisfy system requirements and perform functions related to all aspects of radar system design. These functions include the development of the complete architectural design of radar systems, investigation and development of new algorithms to advance key sensor capabilities by leveraging signal processing techniques and novel waveform development, development of detailed simulations of algorithms and systems for design verification or to facilitate operational software development, the design of sensor modes that maximize sensor performance, the collection and analysis of data from laboratory or flight tests, and formal verification that the final design solution meets all system requirements.

• Programmatic and technical lead (as principal investigator, co-PI, or technical task lead); develop requirements and direct others to perform design and theory research and lab testing tasks
• Perform significant team development and mentoring others in highly specialized tasks in research areas of expertise
• Document and direct others of documenting work of design, theory, and test in written and presentation form as programmatic and technical lead
• Primary lead on the development of whitepapers, proposals, and sponsor engagement to support multiple programs in research areas of expertise
• Provide technical vision to sponsors for future research areas
• Primary author and mentor of technical reports/presentations of projects, journal articles, and conference presentations

• Develop roadmaps for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) test and training infrastructure at the NSTTC
• Determine needs and methods for integration of NSTCC EMSO activities with other test and training ranges
• Recommend methodologies and specific infrastructure to perform test and evaluation activities and crewmember training for space warfighting systems
• Provide detailed requirements development and decomposition to implement NSTTC EMSO recommendations, down to key performance parameters
• Source and manage GTRI resources to accomplish above responsibilities.

• Space and/or Electronic Warfare experience that includes either operations, test, maintenance of mission, or test range systems
• Proficiency related to the development and publication of technical reports
• Strong analytical and briefing skills.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with space T&E and EW T&E
• Technical familiarity with relevant satellite programs such as communication, navigation, and other space-related programs
• Experience with communication systems
• Experience with EW threat systems
• Experience with roadmapping, preacquisition support, requirements development, test planning.

10% - 25% travel

Levels 5, 6

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Military Science, Intelligence Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field of study
• 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Military Science, Intelligence Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field of study
• 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Military Science, Intelligence Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field of study

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

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