System Technical Lead

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) Division is currently seeking a System Technical Lead in Huntsville, AL, with an educational and/or industry focus in theoretical analysis, requirements generation/decomposition, early product design, interface control, and test planning/execution/data analysis of RF sensors, radar, communication systems, and/or antenna design in the precision weapons domain of DoD/DoW-related programs.

TSC’s PS Division provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics systems to the missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing markets. TSC has developed products ranging from board-level, application-specific-designs, to complete, turnkey radar and communication systems. TSC has established a state-of-the-art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in Government and industry.

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.  Come and join our team!

Responsibilities:

As mentioned above, this position requires technical expertise in the design, test, analysis, and requirements development of RF-based technologies such as proximity, height-of-burst (HOB), unmanned RF payloads, seeker sensors, tactical data links, and radar systems spanning from development through manufacturing for missiles, rockets, Electronic Warfare (EW), and/or gun-launched munition platforms. This position will coordinate with both product teams and division leadership and will help position TSC to be the preferred partner for these RF-based technologies with current and new customers.

• Create radar system architectures based on customer requirements
• Track new and upcoming technologies and how they can be used to create better performance or lower cost technical solutions for RF systems
• Periodically create technical presentations and white papers in support of internal hardware development activities
• Support hardware demonstrations, technical discussions, and deliver periodic technical briefs
• Technical oversight of proposals, programs, and product lines
• Lead IRAD developments of new technology
• Assist in developing system test documentation that aligns to verification of functionality on a production line
• Oversee or lead the technical development on all NRE activities by working with multi-discipline teams of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products
• Assess industry/government RFIs and determine applicability and/or feasibility of designing and/or adapting current TSC products to meet requested requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in Electrical Engineering and minimum 12 years of experience in RF-based design
  • Or M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 8 years of experience in DoD/DoW industry
• Strong technical background with experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Military/Defense System Development and Delivery  
  • Radar & Communications Digital Signal Processing Systems  
  • Military/Defense Hardware Production & Quality Control  
  • Radar & Communication System/Subsystem Design, Analysis, Integration and/or Field Testing  
  • Military/Defense Electronics System Manufacturing & Integration   
• Demonstrated technical leadership and subject matter expertise
• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with proximity/HOB or seeker fuze technologies in a product development environment
• Experience working with missiles, rockets, or gun-launched munitions utilizing fuze technologies such as proximity and seeker technologies.
• Experience designing FMCW and/or pulsed-based radar technologies
• Experience in early concept development through design verification testing

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. 

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investiga