About the job
Technical Lead
Company Overview
Orcrist Technologies is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge data platforms tailored for intelligence and investigative applications. By integrating advanced signal processing, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence, we are empowering European defense and intelligence missions with state-of-the-art solutions.
Role Overview
As a Technical Lead, you will spearhead the development of our SIGINT and optronic sensor capabilities. Your responsibilities will include architecting signal processing pipelines, mentoring our engineering team, and collaborating closely with defense clients to deliver impactful operational intelligence solutions. This position blends deep expertise in SIGINT with technical leadership within a specialized engineering group.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect signal processing pipelines for SIGINT and optronic sensors.
- Oversee the technical design of sensor data ingestion and analysis systems.
- Provide expert guidance on electronic warfare and signal intelligence.
- Mentor engineering staff in RF signal processing and sensor fusion techniques.
- Develop algorithms for signal detection, classification, and geolocation.
- Collaborate with clients to fully understand and address their requirements.
- Evaluate and incorporate military sensor systems and data formats.
- Contribute to essential components in signal processing.
- Steer the technical roadmap for our sensor intelligence platform.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in SIGINT or military sensor systems.
- At least 3 years in a technical leadership or senior engineering capacity.
- Expertise in electronic warfare and signal intelligence principles.
- Solid foundation in RF signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP).
- Proficient in Python and C++ for signal processing tasks.
- Experience working with classified systems and defense clientele.
- Proven track record in building operational signal intelligence systems.
- Familiarity with radar, emitter characteristics, and electronic signatures.
- Experience utilizing software-defined radio platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in the German language.
- Advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics.
- Previous military service in signals intelligence, electronic warfare, or radar.
- Experience with SIGINT collection systems.
- Expertise in sensor fusion and multi-INT correlation.
- Experience with embedded Linux systems.
- Experience in delivering government contracts.
What We Offer
- Lead a crucial technical domain in a rapidly growing defense technology firm.
- Embrace modern engineering practices that contrast with traditional defense contractors.
- Build and mentor a talented engineering team.

