Senior Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
Description
Senior Systems Engineer
About Kymeta
Kymeta delivers intelligent, resilient communications and RF solutions for mission-critical operations around the world. Our software-defined, electronically steered platforms combine advanced antenna technology, multi-orbit and multi-network connectivity, and edge capabilities to help customers stay connected and informed in dynamic and demanding environments.
Kymeta serves national security, government, and commercial markets across land and maritime applications. We are advancing the future of mobile connectivity through innovative technology, Learn more at Kymeta.
What We Need
Kymetais seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to help define and develop next-generation RF sensing, radar, and satellite-enabled solutions that extend the capabilities of Kymeta'selectronically steered antenna technology into new operational domains. This role will work across RF, antenna, software, FPGA, networking, and system integration disciplines to transform customer mission requirements into deployable solutions for defense, intelligence, government, and commercial applications.
The ideal candidate possessesa strong background in complex RF systems, RF sensing operations, satellite communications, and system-of-systemsengineering. Serving as both a technical leader and hands-on contributor, this individual will drive architecture development, technology trade studies, rapid prototyping, system integration, field demonstrations, and customer engagements. The position supports advanced applications programs focused on RF situational awareness, radar, passive sensing, autonomous sensing platforms, satellite communications, and government-sponsored research and development efforts.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as technical lead and primary systems engineering focal point for advanced applications programs involving RF sensing, radar, and satellite-enabled sensing solutions
Translate customer mission requirements, operational concepts, and use cases into system architectures, requirements, performance budgets, and engineering execution plans
Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across RF, antenna, software, FPGA, embedded systems, and networking to deliver integrated operational capabilities
Develop and maintainsystem-level artifacts including system requirements specifications, CONOPS, interface definitions, architecture diagrams, integration plans, verification strategies, and performance assessments
Define system performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for sensing, detection, tracking, geolocation, communications, and spectrum awareness applications
Lead technical trade studies evaluating architecture alternatives, sensor technologies, antenna systems, RF front-end designs, SDR platforms, FPGA processing solutions, and software frameworks
Guide the development and integration of electronically steered antennas, SDRs, FPGA-based processing systems, signal processing algorithms, timing systems, networking equipment, and analytics platforms into field-deployable solutions
Plan and execute laboratory testing, field demonstrations, and customer evaluations while analyzing performance data and driving system improvements
Interface directly with commercial, government, and defense customers while supporting business development, proposal efforts, technology roadmaps, and capture activities
Identifyprogrammatic and technical risks and drive mitigation plans across all system elements
Generate executive-level briefings, technical reports, and customer presentations that clearly communicate program status, technical performance, risks, and recommendations
Evaluate and integrate commercial and government technologies while developing new concepts and architectures for RF sensing, spectrum awareness, and geolocation applications
Collaborate with external partners, research organizations, universities, and government laboratories to develop and transition advanced technologies into operational capabilities
Lead rapid prototyping efforts and technology demonstrations supporting customer-funded research and development programs
Ability to travel 20%
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
8+ years of systems engineering experience involving RF sensing, communications, aerospace, defense, or intelligence systems
Proven experience developing system architectures and requirements for multi-disciplinary systems involving hardware, software, networking, and signal processing elements
Demonstrated success leading rapid prototyping, integration, and field demonstration efforts
Demonstrated ability to bridge customer mission requirements with RF, software, FPGA, and hardware engineering teams to deliver integrated operational capabilities
Strong understanding of RF systems including one or more of satellite communications, radar systems, RF sensing systems, electronic warfare systems, interference detection systems, or geolocation systems
Demonstrated experience leading integration and test activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Working knowledge of software-defined radio (SDR) architectures and digital signal processing concepts
Familiarity with FPGA-based processing architectures and embedded processing systems used in RF sensing, communications, or radar applications
Demonstrated proficiencyusing standard RF laboratory equipment e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzersand oscilloscopes
Proficiencyin modeling and simulation of RF algorithms to investigate/validateprototype mission capabilities
Proficiencywith Python for analysis, automation, data visualization, and experimentation
Experience operatingwithin Linux-based development and test environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstratedability to communicate effectively with customers, leadership, and engineering teams
U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain and a security clearance
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
Advanced degree preferred but not required
Demonstrated experience architecting, integrating, testing, and deploying complex RF, sensing, communications, radar, or electronic warfare systems may be considered in lieu of traditional educational credentials
COMPENSATION
Kymeta is committed to fair and equitablecompensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $140,000- $200,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order toallow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages arebased on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internalequity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:
Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Vision & Dental
Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
401k
Paid Time Off
Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year
Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.