Job Details:
Lead Systems Engineer – Radar & Remote Sensing Technology
Longmont, Colorado | Relocation Assistance Available
Are you the type of engineer who enjoys solving problems that most companies won't even attempt?
We are seeking a highly motivated
Lead Systems Engineer
to help drive the development of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies from concept through deployment. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing R&D-focused organization where your technical expertise, leadership, and innovation will directly influence next-generation sensing systems and future company growth.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys wearing multiple hats—system architect, technical leader, mentor, innovator, and business contributor. You'll work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and leadership teams to develop sophisticated sensing solutions while helping shape the future direction of the organization.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Direct impact on cutting-edge radar and remote sensing technologies
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High visibility role with significant influence on technical direction
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Opportunity to lead programs from concept through verification and deployment
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Work alongside a collaborative and highly technical engineering team
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Ability to contribute to business growth through new technology development and proposal efforts
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Leadership opportunities as the engineering team continues to expand
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Beautiful Longmont, Colorado location with relocation assistance available
What You'll Be Doing
Systems Engineering & Architecture
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Lead the development and analysis of advanced radar and remote sensing systems
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Perform system-level modeling, simulation, and performance analysis
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Develop system architecture, block diagrams, interface definitions, and technical documentation
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Translate customer and program requirements into detailed subsystem requirements for hardware, firmware, and software teams
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Develop and maintain compliance matrices to ensure complete requirements traceability
Verification & Validation
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Create comprehensive verification and validation plans for systems and subsystems
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Lead verification testing activities and analyze test results
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Ensure technical performance objectives are achieved throughout the product lifecycle
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Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during development and testing
Program Leadership
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Develop and maintain engineering schedules and milestones
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Identify risks and implement creative workarounds to keep programs on schedule
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Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure successful execution
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Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineers
Innovation & Business Growth
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Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive products
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Research and evaluate new technical approaches that enhance company capabilities
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Contribute to technical publications, white papers, and marketing articles
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Identify and support proposal opportunities for future business development efforts
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Help grow the engineering organization through mentoring and future hiring initiatives
What We're Looking For
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Master's Degree in Engineering with emphasis in Remote Sensing, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
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10+ years of experience in radar systems, remote sensing, aerospace, defense, or advanced sensing technologies
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Strong systems engineering background with experience in requirements development, architecture, verification, and validation
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Experience with software and firmware development processes
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Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts
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Strong communication and technical documentation skills
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Ability to balance hands-on engineering work with strategic leadership responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$100,000 - $140,000+ depending on experience, education, and technical expertise
Benefits Include:
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Relocation Assistance Available
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Comprehensive Medical Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Program
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Holidays
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Opportunity for long-term career growth and leadership advancement
Location
This position is based in
Longmont, Colorado
and requires an onsite presence. Due to the collaborative nature of the work and the size of the engineering organization, candidates must be able to work in the office a minimum of 40 hours per week, five days per week.
If you're excited by complex engineering challenges, advanced radar technology, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing R&D environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your resume to
[email protected]
Chuck LaBenski
484-690-9606
Some Keys,
Radar Systems Engineering, Remote Sensing, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), RF Systems, Signal Processing, Electronic Warfare, Sensor Fusion, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Requirements Management, Requirements Flowdown, Verification and Validation (V&V), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), System Simulation, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python, Embedded Software Development, Firmware Development, FPGA Development, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Hardware Integration, Software Integration, Compliance Matrix Development, Test Planning, Verification Testing, System Performance Analysis, Algorithm Development, Aerospace Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, Tracking and Detection Systems, Radar Cross Section Analysis, Data Analysis, Technical Leadership, Program Management, Risk Mitigation, Schedule Development, Proposal Development, Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, Technical Documentation, Cross-Functional Leadership, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, RF Engineering, Sensor Technologies, Advanced Sensing Systems, Government Contracts, DoD Programs, Technology Development, Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Technical Mentoring, New Product Innovation, Competitive Technology Analysis, Hardware/Firmware/Software Integration, Engineering Design Reviews, Root Cause Analysis, Test & Evaluation, Radar Modeling and Simulation, Autonomous Systems, Communications Systems, Remote Detection Technologies, Engineering Project Leadership.