Lead, Engineering and Development / Senior Principal Engineer
Job Responsibilities
Lead the engineering team to design & create end-to-end integrated Satcom network solutions that meets customer\'s requirements to solve complex communication challenges
Provide technical leadership to ensure seamless engineering solution alignment between the various engineering teams - System, Software and Products teams - to accomplish business goals and objectives in the creation, production, support and promotion of industry-leading Satcom solutions and products.
Perform technology scans, evaluate competitor products, identify opportunities to create technology differentiation for our products.
Work with BU-level Technology director to leverage funding mechanisms on suitable R&D programs to develop & implement new Comms technologies (including but not limited to Satcom).
Responsible for driving Engineering technical content, write-ups and estimations in response to proposals, information and White Papers, including estimation of resource and material needs for the project/product.
Additional job responsibilities
To support ANS Systems Architecting Office\'s (SAO) Concept Directors and provide architectural assistance to design and validate solutions for future military and non-military communication systems
Conduct research on new technologies in the field of systems development, validate concepts conceived by SAO and develop plans to invest in systems that address End User needs
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications Engineering, or equivalent
Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in developing comms and network architectures
Proven experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems
In-depth understanding of various military and non-military communication domains, including Software Defined Radios (SDR), data links, satellite communications and cellular communications (4G/5G)
Proficient in wireless communications system design, including link budget analysis, antenna system design and system design trade-offs
Familiar with SDN, SD-WAN and WAN-related technologies
Knowledge of blockchain, AI/ML technologies and their applications in wireless communications will be advantageous
Experienced in conducting technology, trends, standards and products research
Ability to lead and drive cross discipline team and provide technical leadership, mentorship, guidance
Good analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly articulate plans, status, and technical direction, both in written and verbal form.