Senior R&D Systems Engineer - Networked Electronic Warfare

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through technology. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior R&D Systems Engineer to join their Research & Development team, where the individual will lead the development of next-generation Networked Electronic Warfare systems, bridging complex RF hardware with advanced software and networking architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural definition of networked EW systems, decomposing high-level mission requirements into detailed hardware, software, and firmware specifications
• Utilize modern requirements management tools to capture, trace, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring full coverage from customer needs to validation testing
• Author and maintain critical engineering artifacts, including System Design Descriptions (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, and Test Plans
• Define and oversee system integration strategies; lead hands-on integration events involving RF hardware, embedded software, and network emulators in both lab and field environments
• Serve as the technical bridge between RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, facilitating trade studies to balance performance, SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), and cost
• Develop simulation models (MATLAB/Python) to predict system performance under realistic conditions and validate these models against field test data

Requirements:

• BS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems, with a strong understanding of the V-model, requirements decomposition, and lifecycle management
• Proven experience in one or more following domains: Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Tactical Radios / Wireless Communications (MANET, MIMO, Mesh), or Radar Systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders and government customers
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire
• MS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with modern systems engineering and requirements tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM DOORS / DOORS Next Gen, Jama Connect, or Sparx Enterprise Architect
• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to model system behaviors, states, and data flows using tools such as SysML (System Modeling Language)
• Understanding of distributed EW concepts, such as TDOA/FDOA geolocation, coherent distributed jamming, or collaborative sensing across a MANET
• RF & Networking fluency; knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, and modulation techniques
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast) and tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, ATAK integrations)
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Simulink for data analysis and algorithm modeling