Electronic Warfare Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies, modeling and simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
• Design and develop electronic warfare systems, including jammers, radar systems, situational awareness and communication systems
• Develop hardware and software architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
• Audit EW specific risks and develop a mitigation plan
• Analyze and process RF data to assess threat and communication information in the electromagnetic spectrum
• Develop algorithms for signal detection, classification, and countermeasure deployment
• Develop data analysis and presentation methods and tools to provide actionable information to the user
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports for system verification and validation including environment and propagation effects
• Conduct laboratory and field testing of EW systems to ensure performance and reliability
• Analyze and manage electromagnetic spectrum usage to optimize system performance in congested and/or contested environments
• Ensure compliance with spectrum regulations and policies
• Assess emerging threats in electronic warfare, radar systems, communication systems, and unmanned platforms
• Develop countermeasure strategies to mitigate threats
• Collaborate with government agencies and military stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to integrate EW systems into larger platforms (e.g., aircraft, ships, ground vehicles)
• Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications, design reports, and user manuals
• Present findings and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in electronic warfare, RF systems, or related fields
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in modeling tools for RF engineering and signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW or similar), laboratory tools including oscilloscope, signal and spectrum analyzer, SDR and RF Analyzer SW, knowledge of radar systems, communication systems, directed energy and electronic warfare modules, familiarity with high level software programming languages for algorithm development
• Security Clearance: Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or related science/engineering discipline
• Knowledge of military, defense, and national security systems
• Familiarity with DoD standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD, FAR/DFARS)
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference mitigation techniques
• Experience with HW/SW/FW development
• Proficiency in board-to-system level architecture
• Experienced with VHDL design/synthesis/analysis tools
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Electronic Warfare Professional - CEWP) are a plus

Special Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Must have a Secret clearance or be capable of obtaining an interim Secret clearance

Benefits

GA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classifications.

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