Why work at BlueHalo
Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today.
We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package.
We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge.
Enjoying this journey with a supportive team that feels like family throughout BlueHalo Nation is an unparalleled opportunity.
From Space to C-UAS & Autonomous Systems to Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence, at our company there is no limit to where you can take your career.
Our mission is clear : to lead through innovation.
Join the transformation and innovate with us.
Overview : Division Chief Technologist, Radar
BlueHalo seeks a highly skilled and visionary Divisional Chief Technologist to lead our nxtRF division's radar technical strategy and innovation initiatives.
At BlueHalo we design, integrate, test, and deploy state-of-the-art systems for a range of applications, including wireless communications, radar / EW, phased array antennas, 5G / LTE, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT).
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of radar and associated RF technologies, a proven track record of successful technical leadership and product development, and a passion for driving advancements in defense capabilities.
Citizenship & Clearance
- We can only accept applicants that are US Citizens.
- An active Top Secret (or higher) level DoD security clearance is required.
You’d like to do this
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to the NXTRF Division , ensuring alignment with overall product development strategy.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes related to radio frequency technologies.
- Drive the development and execution of the NXTRF Division's technical strategy, particularly in the area of next-generation radar and RF technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new opportunities for technology development and application.
- Oversee and guide the research and development efforts within the nxtRF Division, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality and cutting-edge capabilities and solutions.
- Foster collaboration with external partners, research institutions, and government agencies to stay at the forefront of RF technology advancements.
- Lead a team of skilled engineers and researchers, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and excellence.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in radar and RF technologies, providing technical insight and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of patents, technical publications, and thought leadership within the RF field.
- Develop a product roadmap for future development of existing products to meet domestic and international customer needs.
- Serve as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture for proposal baselines.
- Ensure capture of mission requirements into proposed systems solutions, ensuring adequate representation of design and technology maturity of the system.
- Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
- Support internal and external design reviews
- Present to current and prospective customers and senior management and tailor the material based on the audience.
Experience & Education
- Ph.D. or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Extensive experience (15+ years) in radar / RF technology development and defense industry applications.
- An active Top Secret (or higher) level DoD security clearance.
Required Skills
- Strong strategic thinking and innovation mindset.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive knowledge of Radar theory.
- Experience working with and designing radar systems.
- Understanding of the RF / Analog, Digital, and Software building blocks of a radar system.
- Proven track record of technical leadership and successfully leading teams in the development of advanced radar / RF technologies.
- Experience with radar system performance modeling and analysis.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing algorithms.
Desired Skills
- Experience writing technical proposals.
- Experience with MATLAB.
- Familiarity with FPGA and RFSOC system design considerations.
The BlueHalo Effect
It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace.
It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.
Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.
Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!
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