Systems Engineer (EW Sensors)

Systems Engineer (EW Sensors) Overview The company, a defense contractor, is seeking Electronic Warfare (EW) Sensor Systems Engineers with 3+ years' experience to work with the Multi-Spectral Defensive Electronic Warfare Systems Support Activity (MDEWSSA) Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAVAIR Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA.Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee-focused company. Salary The typical annual salary range for this position is $100,000.00 USD to $150,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range. Responsibilities Analyze electronic intelligence (ELINT) data to reprogram various EW Sensors Formulate approaches to solve technical issues with the EW systems and troubleshoot system behavior through examining recorded data Develop threat libraries for EW systems Perform threats analysis and mission requirements to design, program, and unit level test of the threat libraries Work simultaneously in several EW areas such as radar warning, missile warning and electronic countermeasure systems Generate documentation and conduct reviews in accordance with the MDEWSSA Integrated Product Team (IPT) processes Develop operational systems concepts, performing system trade studies, originating design concepts, and performing systems level test and integration test for highly complex systems Evaluate EW suite performance, capabilities, and operational applications Perform integration activities across multiple EW aircraft platforms (i.e. F/A-18A-F, EA-18G, MQ-25, MV-22, H-1, and MH-60R/S) Perform sensor engineering to establish and implement optimum threat data profiles in Mission Data Files Conduct mission data performance tests against simulation packages to ensure proper detections, and identifications Generate/update the required technical documentation (e.g., User Manual, Test Reports, Version Description Documents) Prepare and/or conduct briefing for technical reviews and meetings Prepare and provide training to different level of Military Aircrew personnel, other DoD agencies on performance of the EW system and use of development tools Investigate defects/discrepancies and document System Anomaly Reports (SARs) Troubleshoot and investigate mission data and Operational Flight Program (OFP) integration issues, determine root cause Support aircraft flight test activities and post flight analysis Support EW suite integration testing and troubleshooting Participate in training on-the-job for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sanitization Qualifications Between 3+ years of experience performing the duties described in the functional description This position will require technical creativity, innovation, and development of concepts from EW gap analysis to white paper proposal to implementation of ideas to address the EW gaps Qualified to analyze and interpret INTEL data from various sources and understand threats characteristics Experience with EW systems, designing, and making trade-off decisions Familiar with laboratory RF simulators and test equipment Software-related experience with Visual Studio to program in C++ and C#; and IntelliJ for programming in Java is a plus Basic knowledge of radar and communication systems Experience with signal processing, MATLab proficiencies Ability to work independently, in a team environment, or lead a small team Familiar with operations and applications of the EW suite Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Project, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-Verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening-for staff, customer, and organizational level communications, both formal and informal From the statement of work. EDUCATION Degree: BS or BA degree in Systems Engineering or a relevant technical discipline. Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree. Between 3 to 10 years of experience performing the duties described in the functional description. CLEARANCE - Secret Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. CITIZENSHIP The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application. The Security Requirements: secret Compensation: $100k-$150k/yr