HawkEye is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Systems Engineer, Special Programs to join our team to drive the technical architecture and execution of strategic programs for the company. In this role, you will lead the technical formulation, requirements definition, and technical execution of highly engineered hardware and software systems (space, ground and other domains) to complement the standard HawkEye 360 capabilities.

Location: This position is based in Herndon, Virginia.

As the Senior Systems Engineer, Special Programs, your main responsibilities will be:

• Work closely with customers, sales, solutions, engineering, and exec team to define technical concepts for highly disruptive new programs.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, concept of operations, system-level analyses and functionality allocation to physical and software implementations. Perform detailed trade studies, ensuring mission perspective and analysis is integrated into trade criteria
• Lead the technical development, testing, and integration of hardware & software systems, coordinating with the Engineering teams to ensure the integrated system works and meets customer mission needs
• Support the Program Manager in the execution of the strategic programs
• Build a robust capability for systems engineering / analysis and complex program development, to include people, processes and tools
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal teams

Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) or equivalent experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 15+ years of prior experience as a Systems Engineer managing complex system development projects within the aerospace or defense industry, including RF hardware design, development, fabrication, and test.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with senior management, customers, and technical teams
• Deep technical understanding of space systems, ground systems, RF signal processing (hardware and algorithms)
• Strong background in Systems Engineering, including developing concepts, requirements, CONOPs, ICDs, Systems Analyses, system test & verification, and running formal design reviews
• Demonstrated ability to technically lead development resources in program formulation & execution

Desirable:​​​​​​

• Masters or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• Experience developing SIGINT systems (hardware, software, processing C2)

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $185,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:
HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics to those working to make the world a safer place. The company operates a commercial satellite constellation that detects, geolocates, and identifies a broad range of signals & behaviors. We employ cutting edge AI techniques to equip our global customers with high-impact insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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