Tactical SIGINT/EW Subject Matter Expert

About the Company

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars: Support Groups (global shared-services spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement), Core Groups (developing and owning mission capabilities end-to-end), and Market Groups (applying a regional lens to align capabilities with partner needs across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific).

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Group

The Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) develops flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts. Metrea specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. We also develop special purpose radios for government customers and license DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.

About the Role

The Tactical SIGINT/EW Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides operational, technical, and expeditionary expertise across Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Signals Intelligence (SI), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cyber enablement in support of Metrea’s Special Training and Operations (STO) mission. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical proficiency, operational judgment, and the ability to plan and execute expeditionary technical activities in complex environments with disciplined management of physical and electronic signatures.

The SME advises customers, partners, and internal teams on the effective employment of ISR/EW capabilities and may contribute to the design and delivery of special training and exercise support. Limited overseas operational support may be provided on an as-needed and voluntary basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expeditionary ISR, SI/EW, and cyber enablement expertise in support of operational programs, exercises, enterprise initiatives, and other customer requirements.
• Plan and execute SI/EW technical support activities aligned with contracted customer requirements, ensuring disciplined management of physical and electronic signatures.
• Conduct RF survey, direction finding (DF), geolocation, collection, and analysis across HF/VHF/UHF and wireless digital communications environments.
• Assess operational and electromagnetic environments and adapt technical approaches to evolving conditions.
• Integrate commercially available, government-provided, and partner technical capabilities in support of customer requirements.
• Support mission rehearsal, exercise design, and special training events that replicate realistic operational conditions.
• Deliver instruction on tactical SI/EW employment, including Metrea-developed and third-party systems, as required.
• Contribute to capability evaluation, testing, and refinement efforts based on operational feedback.
• Produce technical documentation, after-action products, and assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in CONUS and OCONUS travel, including limited overseas operational support on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Strong technical proficiency across Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Signals Intelligence (SI), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cyber enablement theory, operations, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Demonstrated experience conducting ground-based or expeditionary ISR/SI/EW technical activities in support of mission or customer requirements.
• Experience operating in small-team, austere, or contested environments with limited external support.
• Hands-on experience with relevant SI/EW technologies and systems, including radio frequency (RF) theory, spectrum operations, direction finding, antenna construction and employment, and signal characterization.
• Working proficiency with HF/VHF/UHF analog and digital communications, Digital Push-To-Talk (DPTT), legacy and emerging cellular protocols (e.g., GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE), Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth, and advanced or emerging signal sets.
• Technical proficiency in ISR-supporting computing environments, including LINUX-based systems, computer networking, and close-access cyber enablement.
• Experience employing Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS), commercial, and partner SI/EW systems in operational, exercise, or training environments.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, adapt to, and employ new or emerging SI, EW, and cyber technologies, equipment, and threat environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for operators, customers, and partners.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief, instruct, and support classroom, laboratory, and field-based activities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior assignment to an active duty Special Operations unit or other expeditionary tactical units.
• DD214 with Honorable Discharge.

Experience and Certifications by Level

• Level 1
  • Approximately 4+ years of experience supporting ISR, SI/EW, or cyber enablement operations, exercises, or training activities.
  • Experience operating in tactical or operational environments under supervision.
  • FCC Amateur Radio Technician License.
• Level 2
  • Approximately 6+ years of ISR/SI/EW experience, including at least one operational deployment as a SI/EW operator.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently support training events, exercises, or mission activities.
  • FCC Amateur Radio Technician License.
• Level 3
  • Approximately 8+ years of ISR/SI/EW experience, including at least two operational deployments as a SI/EW operator.
  • Independently leads training segments, exercise support, or mission rehearsal activities.
  • Provides technical guidance to peers and customers.
  • Mode trained (or equivalent recognized ISR/SI/EW instructional qualification).
  • LINUX fundamentals training or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  • FCC Amateur Radio General License.
• Level 4
  • Approximately 12+ years of ISR/SI/EW experience, including at least three operational deployments as a SI/EW operator.
  • Leads complex training events, exercise support, and capability integration efforts.
  • Mentors junior ISR SMEs and contributes to technical standards and best practices.
  • Mode trained with demonstrated experience instructing or leading advanced technical training or exercises.
  • FCC Amateur Radio General or Extra License.
  • LINUX fundamentals training.
  • Security+ or equivalent baseline cybersecurity certification (preferred).
  • One or more advanced civilian cybersecurity certifications, such as CySA+, CEH, GCIA/GCIH, or CISSP (Associate acceptable).
• Level 5
  • Approximately 15+ years of ISR/SI/EW experience, including at least four operational deployments as a SI/EW operator.
  • Recognized senior technical authority across ISR, EW, and cyber enablement domains.
  • Leads high-visibility training, exercise, and mission enablement efforts.
  • Shapes technical standards, training approaches, and capability employment across the Metrea enterprise.
  • Mode Instructor or I/E certifications.
  • FCC Amateur Radio Extra License.
  • LINUX fundamentals training.
  • Security+ or equivalent baseline cybersecurity certification (required).
  • One or more advanced cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, OSCP, GREM, CISM, or CASP+.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options.
• HSA/FSA accounts.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 6% employer 401(k) match.
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage.
• AD&D Coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub.

Pay

Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $170,000 USD. The compensation range shown is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require.

Ability to travel up to 50%. Additional travel may be required based on business needs.

Work Environment

This role operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment to austere settings with various weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a U.S. citizen. An active TS clearance with eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements. Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

Company Values

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Te