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Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

BAE Systems

Totowa, NJFull-time$145–247K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$145–247K/yr
Location
Totowa, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD Secret ClearanceSecret clearanceMaster's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems is hiring an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer. BAE Systems is seeking an Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and test complex real-time embedded electronic warfare systems. This role involves performing systems engineering functions such as developing and managing system-level requirements, creating operational system concepts, conducting system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts, and performing system-level integration and test for highly complex EW systems. The position requires an active United States security clearance and skills for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.

Key focus areas include Work on a team of engineers on EW related programs, Solve problems in a large real time complex EW system environment, and Interface with EW SMEs on modeling complex EW systems.

Successful candidates bring Active United States Security Clearance, DoD Secret Clearance, and Engineering Leadership Experience. Important skills include Electronic Warfare, RF Sensing, Identification, Geolocation Of Emitters, Systems Engineering, and Developing Operational Systems Concepts. Preferred (not required): Signal Processing, Detection, Design Knowledge Of EW Systems Hardware, and Radar Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic WarfareRF SensingSignal ProcessingIdentificationDetectionGeolocation of EmittersSystems EngineeringDeveloping Operational Systems ConceptsSystem Architecture Trade StudiesOriginating Design ConceptsSystems Level Integration and TestProblem SolvingInterfacing With EW SMEsModeling Complex EW SystemsRequirement AnalysisRequirement ManagementEvaluate Complex System DesignsDevelop Complex System ArchitecturesDevelop Functional Performance Test PlansDevelop Qualification Test PlansDevelop Functional Performance Test ProceduresDevelop Qualification Test ProceduresWrite Functional Performance Test ReportsWrite Qualification Test ReportsContribute to Customer ReviewsSystem Level Integration and TestVerify Complex System DesignsValidate Complex System DesignsSupport External TestingAnalyze Electronic Attack TechniquesDevelop Electronic Attack TechniquesRadar Systems CapabilitiesDesign Knowledge of EW Systems HardwareRadar OperationRadar EmploymentCooperative EngagementsRWR SystemsSIGINT SystemsAdvanced Antenna TechnologiesAntenna PerformanceReviews Operational ConceptsDevelops Operational ConceptsDocuments Operational ConceptsReviews Mission StatementDevelops Mission StatementDocuments Mission Statement

Qualifications

Active United States Security ClearanceDoD Secret ClearanceEngineering Leadership ExperienceMaster's Degree in EngineeringActive Secret ClearanceCAM Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is looking for an Electronic Warfare, EW, Systems Engineer that will be involved in developing, integrating and testing complex real time embedded electronic warfare systems. Motivated and positive minded engineers must hold an active United States security clearance and skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. BAE Systems is focused on enhancing operational EW capabilities for a wide variety of platforms. Constituent to the EW objectives of improving air vehicle survivability and executing suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses, BAE Systems develops technology for RF sensing, signal processing, identification, detection, and geolocation of emitters.

This position will involve developing, integrating and testing new Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. In this position you will perform systems engineering functions such as developing and managing systems level requirements, developing operational systems concepts, performing system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts, and/or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex EW systems.

Responsibilities may include:

  1. Working on a team of engineers (Hardware, Software and Systems) on EW related programs performing one of more of the following systems engineering functions:

  2. Problem solving in a large real time complex EW system environment

  3. Interfacing with EW SME s on Modeling complex EW systems

  4. Requirement analysis / management for complex EW system

  5. Evaluate or develop complex system designs and architectures

  6. Develop Functional Performance and Qualification test plans and/or procedures

  7. Write Functional Performance and Qualification test reports

  8. Contribute to a major customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, and/or TRR)

  9. Perform system level integration and test of a complex EW system

  10. Verify and validate complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

  11. Support external testing (e.g., Range test, Flight test, etc)

  12. Analyze and develop Electronic Attack (EA) techniques to counter current and emerging threats to airborne platforms

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

  • System engineering experience

  • Engineering Leadership experience

  • Requirements Management / Analysis experience

  • An understanding of Radar Systems capabilities and processing

  • An understanding of radar signal processing techniques

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master s Degree in Engineering

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Design knowledge of EW systems hardware as it relates to detection and countering of radar and missile systems engagement

  • Understanding of radar operation and employment including cooperative engagements

  • Understanding of RWR and SIGINT systems

  • Knowledge of advanced antenna technologies and performance

  • Reviews, develops and documents system level operational concepts and mission statement

  • Knowledge of radar signal processing techniques

  • CAM training

  • Leadership experience

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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