Section Manager - Hardware Engineering

The Systems Development Division (SDD) within STR delivers technology advantage into users’ hands and is seeking a Hardware Section Manager who will lead teams in the design, development, and deployment of systems that meet challenging customer needs. Your responsibilities will be centered in two primary areas: 1) Functional leadership of an engineering team spanning multiple disciplines in a matrixed-organization and 2) technical execution by applying your knowledge and experience in developing hardware.

Responsibilities

Functional leadership of an engineering team spanning multiple disciplines in a matrixed-organization; Technical execution by applying knowledge and experience in developing hardware; Collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams to interpret and understand customer objectives and develop innovative solutions; Direct and/or lead development efforts and junior engineers, as needed, in areas of focus including exploration and demonstration of Radar and EW/RF convergence; Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to Staff; Monitor progress against individual goals and program goals; Identifying, documenting, and oversight of Engineering best practices; Providing expertise in proposal writing and work estimation; Applying core technical skillset, critical thinking, and analytical skills to multiple domains effectively and working across disciplines to solve problems in innovative ways; Researching, understanding, and implementing new technical solutions related to radar, communications, and EW; Decomposing customer needs/complex problems and developing system concepts and solutions; Designing, directing, and when necessary, implementing cutting-edge technology; Effectively utilizing tools to create, evaluate, and document solutions and clearly communicate the solution to the team, STR management and customers; Identifying clear technical problems to solve based on complex, multi-disciplinary program objectives, and effectively allocate technical problem-solving responsibilities to a multi-disciplinary team and oversee their execution

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with eligibility to support Special Access Programs (SAP); U.S. citizenship needed by the U.S. Government; Expert understanding in skills related to at least one of the core domains (RF, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Firmware); Demonstrated technical contributions in development of hardware systems, preferably RF/Radar related systems; Demonstrated technology vision and strategy as well as the ability to achieve vision; Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs; Prior experience leading teams (10 people or more) and being responsible for their development; Prior experience in working with programs to understand their needs and develop solutions related to the scope of this role, e.g., staffing/hiring, technical approach; Experience in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to Customers and senior management; Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end solution; Familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS); Demonstrated experience in leadership and delivery of advanced development projects; Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills; Self-motivated, detail oriented and able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors through strong written and verbal communication skills; Background should include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience directly related to development and deployment of radar systems, Master’s degree and at least 8 years of applicable experience, or PhD and at least 5 years of applicable experience; Equivalent experience will be considered

Nice to have

US Citizenship with active Security Clearance (Top Secret preferred), and eligible to support special access programs; Familiarity with the other domains is desired, with a minimum expectation of willingness to learn aspects of them to better engage with your team; Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and mentor junior engineers