Electromagnetic Spectrum and Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer
Key details
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Software engineering
- Focus area
- Infrastructure / Cloud
- Posted
- 5h ago
Skills
About the role
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Lead or Senior Electromagnetic Spectrum and Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to spearhead the development and rapid adaptation of electronic protection (EP) capabilities against adversary RF manipulation and geo-spoofing systems. Candidates with operational or engineering backgrounds in spectrum warfare reprogramming, threat emitter modeling, and airborne EW systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Model, characterize, and reverse-engineer adversary electronic attack (EA) waveforms, including coherent/non-coherent GPS spoofing, repeater jamming, and deceptive RF signaling.
? Design and validate electronic protection (EP) countermeasures, adaptive beamforming strategies, and rapid mission data file (MDF) updates for fielded platforms.
? Collaborate with cross-functional RF hardware, FPGA, and digital signal processing (DSP) teams to translate operational EW threat intelligence into deployable counter-spoofing features.
? Lead system-level modeling and simulation (M&S) engagements to assess survivability and navigation continuity across contested A2/AD environments.
? Interface directly with defense program offices, intelligence analysts, and operational test squadrons to align engineering roadmaps with emerging spectrum threats.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
? 5+ years of experience in Electronic Warfare (EW), spectrum operations, RF systems engineering, or threat reprogramming (such as experience within the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing).
? Strong understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation, antenna theory, digital modulation schemes, and electronic attack/protection (EA/EP) techniques.
? Experience with EW modeling and simulation suites (e.g., AFSIM, STK, MATLAB/Simulink) and RF laboratory measurement equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Prior experience as a USAF Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Developmental Engineer (62E), or Cyberspace Warfare Operations Officer (17S).
? Background in Cognitive EW, machine learning for RF signal classification, or Mission Data File (MDF) generation.
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