Senior RF and Systems Integration SME

Senior RF and Systems Integration SME

Patuxent River, MD (Onsite Preferred)

May be able to perform outside the local area if access to a government site and SIPRNet is available.

Active Secret Clearance Required; TS/SCI and SAP Eligibility Highly Desired

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology, DBA Ataero, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.

We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As part of our commitment to affirmative action, we actively seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. We strive to eliminate barriers that may impede equal access to employment, advancement, or training opportunities. We invite all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

We thank you for taking the time to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview

Ataero is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF and Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-272).

The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, testing, fielding, sustainment, and modernization of advanced airborne Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and mission systems capabilities across Naval Aviation platforms.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, engineering teams, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting the integration of RF-based capabilities into operational military aircraft and airborne electronic attack systems. Military aviation, NAVAIR, and Department of Defense acquisition experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and mission systems integration.
• Support engineering, acquisition, modernization, and sustainment efforts for airborne electronic attack systems and associated mission equipment.
• Analyze system requirements and evaluate RF system performance, interoperability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
• Support integration of RF sensors, radar warning receivers, jamming systems, communications systems, data links, electronic support systems, and mission avionics.
• Participate in systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration planning, testing, and fielding.
• Support developmental, operational, and integrated test planning and execution activities.
• Conduct engineering assessments, trade studies, technical risk analyses, and system performance evaluations.
• Review engineering documentation, interface control documents, technical specifications, test plans, and technical data packages.
• Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Coordinate with government engineers, military operators, warfare centers, laboratories, and industry partners to resolve technical issues and support program objectives.
• Prepare technical briefings, white papers, engineering recommendations, and decision support materials for senior government leadership.
• Support classified programs and special access initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience supporting RF systems, electronic warfare systems, mission systems integration, or military aviation platforms.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and systems engineering activities.
• Demonstrated experience integrating RF-based systems into operational military aircraft, weapons systems, or mission systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, system architecture development, integration methodologies, and technical risk management.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of security access as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• SAP eligibility.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting PMA-272, PMA-234, PMA-265, NAWCAD, NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or Joint Service aviation programs.
• Prior military service in Naval Aviation, Marine Aviation, Air Force Aviation, Army Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Communications, Radar, or Mission Systems disciplines.
• Experience supporting Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), EMSO, communications systems, or advanced mission systems.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition experience.

Benefits We Have to Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Technical Qualifications
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Travel Required

Up to 10% Travel

Candidates located outside the Patuxent River commuting area must be able to travel to Patuxent River, Maryland, approximately one to two times per month.