Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
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Location: Rochester, NY 14609
Description:
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced senior electrical systems engineer to join our dynamic team. The systems engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced RF environment systems that support the testing and evaluation of PNT technologies. This role involves end-to-end ownership of systems that emulate complex RF scenarios, including wavefront generation, chamber instrumentation, and over-the-air (OTA) signal injection within anechoic environments. They will play a critical role in enabling the development and validation of next-generation systems in realistic, repeatable RF conditions.
Our Technology:
We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions and applications for military and government contract customers.
How I will Contribute:
Design and develop RF systems and instrumentation to create controlled RF environments for PNT testing in anechoic chambers and lab testbeds.
Architect systems for wavefront simulation, multi-antenna signal injection, and GNSS spoofing/jamming emulation.
Select and integrate RF hardware components including signal generations, phase shifters, programmable attenuators, RF switches, and amplifiers.
Develop test plans and execute measurements to characterize and validate RF performance, chamber fidelity, and signal propagation.
Work closely with design engineers, software developments, and system integrators to tailor RF environments for emerging technologies
Implement automation for signal routing, test execution, and data capture using scripting and control systems.
Continue to drive the state of the art in software defined radio development and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, high level diagrams, implementation details, BOMs (Bill of materials) and test plans.
Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including EMI/EMC and safety standards
Work closely with customers to ensure proper requirements capture and delivered products meet customers' needs.
What You Bring to the role:
About Safran Federal Systems:
Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.
In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.
Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced senior electrical systems engineer to join our dynamic team. The systems engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced RF environment systems that support the testing and evaluation of PNT technologies. This role involves end-to-end ownership of systems that emulate complex RF scenarios, including wavefront generation, chamber instrumentation, and over-the-air (OTA) signal injection within anechoic environments. They will play a critical role in enabling the development and validation of next-generation systems in realistic, repeatable RF conditions.
Our Technology:
We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions and applications for military and government contract customers.
How I will Contribute:
Design and develop RF systems and instrumentation to create controlled RF environments for PNT testing in anechoic chambers and lab testbeds.
Architect systems for wavefront simulation, multi-antenna signal injection, and GNSS spoofing/jamming emulation.
Select and integrate RF hardware components including signal generations, phase shifters, programmable attenuators, RF switches, and amplifiers.
Develop test plans and execute measurements to characterize and validate RF performance, chamber fidelity, and signal propagation.
Work closely with design engineers, software developments, and system integrators to tailor RF environments for emerging technologies
Implement automation for signal routing, test execution, and data capture using scripting and control systems.
Continue to drive the state of the art in software defined radio development and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, high level diagrams, implementation details, BOMs (Bill of materials) and test plans.
Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including EMI/EMC and safety standards
Work closely with customers to ensure proper requirements capture and delivered products meet customers' needs.
What You Bring to the role:
- 6+ years with A Bachelor's, or 4+ years with a Master's degree, in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
- Documented active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher highly preferred.
- Proficiency with RF lab equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, etc.).
- Experience developing or testing RTF systems in controlled environments such as anechoic chambers
- Proficiency with electrical system design, including power and RF distribution, high speed signal path analysis, and debug
- An understanding of GNSS systems and technology
- Understanding of GNSS receivers, antennas and software defined radios
- Experience with signal processing
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Familiarity with simulation tools and platforms for PNT and NAVWAR system testing and validation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to engage and influence
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Able to travel up to 15%
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., working at a computer workstation).
- Must be able to operate standard office and lab equipment (e.g., computers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
- Must be able to occasionally move or transport test equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to analyze data, interpret test results, and make engineering judgments in a fast-paced environment.
- Visual acuity required for viewing technical drawings, schematics, and computer screens.
About Safran Federal Systems:
Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award.
In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.
In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.
Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.