Radars & Telemetry Lead
- أبو ظبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Collaborate with test specialists and clients to establish optimum instrumentation for tests requiring radars, electro-optical trackers, and telemetry.
- Define and validate setups for flight termination systems in air tests.
- Develop detailed equipment location plans to ensure complete and accurate data capture.
- Ensure remote sensing integration across all test phases (planning, execution, reporting).
- Develop sensor coverage maps to optimize line-of-sight and minimize data loss.
- Produce detailed test procedures for technicians to follow during data capture.
- Supervise instrumentation technicians during test execution to ensure required data is collected.
- Lead test engineers and technicians in developing test reports, formatting captured data for inclusion.
- Oversee real-time monitoring of radar, EO, and telemetry feeds during tests to ensure system performance and data integrity.
- Coordinate remote sensing resources during simultaneous or multi-domain test campaigns.
- Ensure all remote sensing equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operated per Range documentation.
- Conduct system validation and end-to-end checks of radar, telemetry, and EO tracking prior to tests.
- Manage data acquisition systems, ensuring compatibility with radars, EO trackers, and telemetry systems.
- Establish data quality standards for signal reception, telemetry decoding, and radar/EO imagery.
- Monitor technology trends to optimize equipment use and recommend new acquisitions as needed.
- Develop redundancy and contingency plans for remote sensing system failures during tests.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians during test activities.
- Partner with the Engineering Manager to develop skillsets of remote sensing teams, particularly in radar, EO systems, telemetry, and FTS.
- Develop and deliver training programs for technicians on radar operations, EO tracking, and telemetry data handling.
- Contribute to documentation updates, SOPs, and technical manuals related to remote sensing systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in radar systems, telemetry, and test instrumentation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in tracking radars, electro-optical systems, telemetry systems, and flight termination systems.
- Proven ability to design test setups, procedures, and data capture strategies in complex test environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of equipment calibration, maintenance, and system lifecycle management.
- Technical excellence in radar and telemetry systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams under high-pressure test conditions.
- Continuous improvement mindset and awareness of emerging technologies.