Principal Product Integration Systems Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Lead the development of radar systems solutions by integrating high-performance radars with off-the-shelf and custom components in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Principal Product Integration Systems Engineer to lead the development of systems to meet the unique needs of our customers, utilizing Echodyne’s line of high-performance radars and accessories. 

In this role, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to create radar systems solutions comprised of our radar and accessory products integrated with a combination of off-the shelf, custom, and customer-supplied system components, such as high-performance embedded computing, secure network switches, position navigation and timing devices, and power distribution mechanisms.

You will work closely with colleagues and third-party suppliers to drive key aspects of system definition, design execution, and project optimization. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As the lead systems engineer of the Product Integration Team, you will be lead the development of these solutions through technical execution, verification, and validation by working collaboratively within a matrix organization of internal engineering teams and external resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define system requirements by understanding the customer’s application, mission objectives, and constraints
  • Decompose the system design to define subsystem components and interfaces
  • Determine technical resource requirements to inform and enable management of the program
  • Provide technical leadership of, and contribute to, the development, procurement, integration, and validation of the system solution
    • System, subsystem, and design requirements
    • Test requirements and procedures
    • Test execution and report generation
  • System design documentation, user guides, and other documentation as needed for customer support
  • Lead or participate in system integration and troubleshooting, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with subject matter experts, program managers, and customers to deliver high-quality system solutions
  • Domestic and International travel, as needed, to facilitate development and verification activities

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to build expertise in the operation and effective application of Echodyne products
  • Comfortable troubleshooting both hardware and software issues and working with customers to determine root causes of issues
  • Ability to lead a cross-disciplinary team, including subject matter experts in areas outside your area of expertise
  • Demonstrated experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or related technical leadership roles
  • Effective communication skills, capable of translating complex technical details into clear guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic, customer-facing environments

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
These skills are not required but previous experience in one or more enhance your ability to succeed in this role:

  • Hardware subsystems
    • Radar system functions, operation, and applications
    • Radar signal processing, Radar data processing, and Command & Control (C2) platforms
    • Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) or Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) ·
  • Systems software experience
    • Desktop Linux (Ubuntu & RedHat) and Embedded Linux (Yocto)
    • System hardening and security of operating systems used by the Department of Defense (DoD), a Ministry of Defense (MoD), or similar government organizations
    • Designed, deployed, and troubleshoot computer networks, network time management, network security, or similar infrastructure
  • System verification
    • Ability to develop test frameworks, sequences, and automations in Python or similar language using Git or a similar distributed version control system
    • Ability to analyze data and data visualizations that bring clarity to assess system performance or identify the root cause of issue

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent industry/military experience
  • 7 or more years of integration, test, and verification of embedded electronic/RF systems, such as Radar, Electronic Warfare, Cellular, or other Wireless Technology

 

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $145,300 - $217,900 annually.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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