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Sensors and Signatures Technical Group Lead
Sensors and Signatures Technical Group Lead-March 2024
Columbia
Mar 30, 2026
About Sensors and Signatures Technical Group Lead

  Overview

  SEG is seeking a Sensors and Signature Technical Group Lead to support our customer in Columbia MD

  Responsibilities

  SEG supports the US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) by performing missile threat engineering and supporting weapon system development activities. The Sensors and Signatures technical group is under the Chief Engineer (TDE) and is principally responsible for the development of sensor models and the signatures required to stimulate community sensor models and stimulation systems, and the associated subject matter expertise. TDES works closely with the Vehicle Modeling (TDEV) technical group to develop of signatures for various platforms. TDES also collaborates with the modeling and simulation (TDAM) and advanced development (TDAA) technical groups to ensure that TDEV models and simulations and compatible with SEG’s simulation products and frameworks, and to inform needed updates in the simulations and frameworks. TDES sensor models are used to test and validate the TDAM-developed software products and to perform a wide range of sensor-system analysis to support the design and development of community sensors.

  The technical group lead (TGL) is responsible for the overall success of the technical group. Success is measured by the cost-effective development and delivery of technical products as well as the expansion of technical capabilities and support for new work opportunities.

  The TGL works with the Technical Director (TD) to understand and influence SEG, Navy Business Unit, Defense Systems Segment, and Axient corporate strategy. They develop technical roadmaps for areas of responsibility, guided by the TD’s mission. TGLs collaborate with growth and program teams to support new pursuits, POM cycles, and SOW development, as well as propose and lead internal research and development (IRAD) efforts. They execute customer-funded tasks and also lead the technical development teams to meet and exceed customer needs while executing the technical roadmaps and achieving the TD mission.

  Qualifications

  Requirements: Candidates must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in RF or EI/IR signature modeling, or in the design of, or analysis of sensor systems, seekers, electronic warfare systems, or weapon systems. Strong people skills and technical leadership experience are a must.

  Required Skills and Experience:

  The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance.

  BS in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.

  8 years of experience in RF or EI/IR signature modeling, or in the design of, or analysis of sensor systems, seekers, electronic warfare systems, or weapon systems.

  Demonstrated leadership experience.

  Desire to expand work scope and customer base.

  Ability to work independently and proactively.

  Ability to communicate (written and orally) clearly with a message tailored for the audience.

  Ability to think creatively to identify new solutions.

  Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and workweek.

  Availability to travel up to 25%.

  Desired Skills and Experience:

  Advanced degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.

  Extensive RF and IR signature modeling experience.

  Detailed experience modeling radar systems that support MDA and Navy missions.

  Experience performing radar system modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis.

  Experience with Digital Signal Processing and/or Digital Beam Forming.

  Familiarity with electronic attack and protection techniques.

  Radar engineering analysis, including the use of Blake charts.

  Focal plan array design and analysis.

  Strong Matlab and Python skills.

  Graduate-level coursework and/or hands-on project experience in radar systems and radar signal processing.

  Prior experience with sensor HW design, signal processing, tracking algorithms, and/or resource management.

  Experience in sensor modeling and simulation including algorithm and software development.

  Experience in development of simulation tools and test tools for sensor analysis.

  APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5296/sensors-and-signatures-technical-group-lead/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105)

  Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

  This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here ([email protected]?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

  Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

  Job ID 2024-5296

  Category Engineering - General | All Other

  # of Openings 1

  Location : Location US-MD-Columbia

  Type Regular, Full-Time

  Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

  Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 8+ years

  Clearance Requirement Secret

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