Radar Engineer V - San Jose CA

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Overview

CAES designs engineers and manufactures solutions for the worlds most critical missions. We are currently seeking a Radar Engineer V to join our engineering leadership team. Candidates should be strategic technical leaders passionate about effective application of principled Systems Engineering to deliver world-class sensor product technologies and solutions to our commercial and defense customers. They will apply their knowledge and skills to develop highly advanced technologies scientific principles theories and concepts. They will be viewed within the company and the customer community as an expert in radar technologies.



The Radar Engineer V will assume a key leadership and advisory role to the Engineering organization. In addition to deep technical expertise the successful candidate for this role must exhibit fine-tuned communication and presentation skills to interface with senior level executives at CAES and with its customers. The Radar Engineer V will possess career experience and demonstrate technical acumen in product technologies associated with complex radar systems including system model synthesis and analysis; RF design and analysis; and Digital Signal Processing synthesis and analysis. A robust System Engineering background with knowledge of radar architecture modeling and simulation techniques system analysis and product development is required.




Responsibilities

Develop technology roadmaps identify technology/capability gaps
Create capture strategies and lead white paper development with Business Development and Engineering support
Engage with customers to shape pursue and capture new opportunities
Establish partnerships with Government Labs Universities and/or Small Businesses
Drive protection of intellectual property (IP) through reviews of patent/trade secret applications
Oversee and guide IRAD technology efforts and other challenging technical issues on programs or bids
Publicize CAES capabilities through publications presentations panel/advisory board participation news articles
Foster cross-divisional interaction collaboration and technology development
Help solve cross-Division critical technical challenges
Mentor to develop the next generation of technical talent and transfer knowledge
Significant travel as needed up to 30%.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications

Minimum:

Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Aerospace or Electrical Engineering) Physics or Mathematics.
Minimum of 13 years of experience as an engineer.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which requires US Citizenship.
This position requires access to technology materials software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Preferred:

PhD in Engineering Physics or Mathematics.
Aerospace or Defense Experience.
Radio Frequency or mechanical design and product experience.
DSP code level development.
Patents publications and/or technical presentations to industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Active Security Clearance highly desirable.

Salary Range: $235000-$270000 annually. CO - Salary Range: $200000-$235000. CA - Salary Range: $230000-$270000. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including but not limited to geographical location job function of the position education and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage life and disability insurance 401K paid holidays and vacation.