Senior System Engineer

Who Are We? Flex Force Enterprises, a DZYNE Technologies, LLC Company, designs and manufactures advanced weapon systems for the modern warfighter. We have a proven track record of transforming emerging technologies into deployable, combat-proven products that provide immediate tactical advantages. Core competencies include counter-drone technologies, electronic warfare, stabilization, robotics, targeting, fire control, and signal processing. Our innovative products, the ASP Stabilized Weapon System and Dronebuster® provide warfighters with significant overmatch capability. Our Dronebuster® is deployed worldwide by the U.S., Coalition Forces, and numerous Foreign MOD’s for defeating terrorist drone threats. Our Culture At Flex Force we foster an environment that nurtures and rewards innovative thinking. We believe in the power of collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected, leading to innovative solutions and remarkable achievements. Our leaders lead by example, demonstrating and modeling our core values of emotional intelligence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, productivity, customer service, and a genuine commitment to the success of every individual. We celebrate our wins- big and small and foster a sense of camaraderie through team activities, quarterly awards, and an end-of-year company holiday party. Our company culture is more than just words; it is a lived experience you’ll only get here at Flex Force. Position: Senior System Engineer Location: Portland, OR On-site / Hybrid: 100% on-site / Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced system engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will develop the overall system architectures for the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) products. Our products fall into two categories and rely on portable, embedded processor controlled electronics, communications equipment, and radios. The first product line receives UAS command and control signals for identification. The second product line emits jamming signals to counter the UAS Required Duties and Responsibilities: Your primary responsibility is to develop the overall product architecture for the company’s RF based products You will conduct research and evaluation of new technology and then integrate and coordinate this technical work into new and existing products You will conduct tradeoff studies and evaluate critical technologies for applicability to new products and product line extensions You will formulate and guide product development teams by developing system architectures, algorithms and design approaches that meet product requirements and specifications You will participate in design reviews and approve final designs architectures. You will have the authority and responsibility to reject designs when they do not meet requirements You will guide product development teams to integrate the range of work among the technical disciplines to ensure a unified effort towards project requirements and specifications and may assume a chief engineer role for a specific product development You will evaluate RFPs and RFIs identified by management or business development for compliance with the current and projected product line and provide estimates on NRE required to meet customer requirements You will identify emerging customer needs and contribute to setting product requirements and specifications. This includes attending at least one, and potentially multiple, company relevant symposia and conferences every year You will provide technical guidance to management as part of product roadmap definition. This requires matching short-term and long-term product line capability goals with potential technology solutions Required Skills and Abilities: 15+ years of experience in product development and the design of portable, embedded processor-controlled electronics, communications equipment, and radios Experience leading a mixed discipline technical team. Demonstrated experience developing innovative products that successfully address customer and market needs Understanding of satellite navigation systems, how they work, and their vulnerabilities. Comfortable working with radio frequency electronics. You must be able to read and understand an RF schematic and be familiar with the critical design challenges of radios and radio jammers. The ability to read and understand digital electronics schematics, as well as understanding the important challenges of FPGA design. Experience designing and debugging custom electronics boards or FPGAs is an advantage Strong understanding of real-time software and firmware development. Firmware design experience is an advantage Exposure to weatherization and packaging design is an advantage Strong written and verbal communication skills and a team orientation. Publication history that demonstrates written communication skills is an advantage. Ability to develop creative solutions for product evaluation and testing in a cost constrained environment Education and related experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with RF focus. Master of Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Minimum 15 years product development experience and 20+ years of research and industry experience. Travel Requirements: up to 10% Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine. Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate. Working Conditions: The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment with little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to an environment where inclement weather may be subject to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to be a US person. Salary / Hourly Rate: $150,000-$180,000 annual Salary/Hourly rate depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus. Benefits: Our benefits are designed for your overall health and financial wellness. Flex Force provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with a discretionary year-end bonus. It also provides paid time off and ten paid holidays. Additionally, Flex Force offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match. Hiring Process As part of our commitment to making informed hiring decisions, we utilize a variety of tools and assessments to gain a comprehensive understanding of candidates' potential and suitability for the role they are applying for. One such tool we employ is the Predictive Index (PI) assessment, a scientifically designed assessment that provides insights into an individual's workplace behaviors and cognitive abilities. The Predictive Index assessment assists us in identifying alignment between candidates and the requirements of the role, as well as the overall dynamics of our team. It is important to note that the PI assessment is just one component of our candidate evaluation process. Your application, resume, interviews, and other relevant information are equally important factors that contribute to our decision-making process. The Predictive Index assessment is designed to complement these traditional methods and help us better understand how your natural tendencies align with the responsibilities and expectations of the role. As part of our comprehensive candidate evaluation process, we would like to invite you to complete the Predictive Index (PI) assessment. Completing the PI assessment is a simple and straightforward process that typically takes about 10-15 minutes of your time. Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your fit for the role you have applied for. To begin the assessment, please follow the link provided below: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/73NX/31c4887c-0532-4bef-8ed1-038d642b023c?type=candidateba Flex Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Flex Force complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.