Senior Systems Engineer - Seeker Algorithm - PAC-3

Company: Boeing
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Boeing Defense, Space & Securitys (BDS) Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) program is an air-defense, missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. Boeings seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire, intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 Seeker team is a cross functional, highly skilled, motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety, execution, LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being, driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems.

The PAC-3 program is developing a new design of the seeker and looking for a Senior Seeker Algorithm Engineer. This position is located at the Boeing Jetplex facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

Position Responsibilities:

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• Development of algorithms for radar signal processing and calibration
  
• Define system performance requirements and ensure interface definition of radar filtering and pulse compression
  
• Conducts analysis to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture as applied to discrimination
  
• Conducts analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success
  
• Defines program interfaces of radar predictions and analysis for survivability
  
• Design of waveforms and development of search and track algorithms for seeker discrimination
  
• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for planning, implementation and monitoring of requirements, tools, and technology assessments
  
  
  This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).
  
  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  
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  • Minimum technical bachelor's degree
  • Experience in Systems Engineering processes and procedures
    
    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
    
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    • Experience/domain knowledge of systems engineering
    • Experience with complex systems development and integration preferred
    • Experience with M&S development in Matlab
    • Experience with C++ coding is preferred
      
      Typical Education/Experience:
      
      Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
      
      Relocation:
      
      This position offers basic relocation based on candidate eligibility.
      
      Drug Free Workplace:
      
      Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

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