Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer
Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer
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Electronic Warfare (EW) EngineerProgram Summary:
KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.
Job Summary:
KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer. If you have a passion for electronic warfare systems and supporting advanced unmanned aviation programs this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to mission-critical projects. Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to deliver innovative EW solutions to the Fleet. This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) located in Patuxent River MD. The role also involves supporting engineering change proposals analyzing technical risks and recommending solutions to enhance EW capability and survivability. This position offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge EW capabilities that directly support the warfighter and advance the Navy and Marine Corps unmanned aviation mission.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for the integration testing and sustainment of EW payloads on the MQ9 MUX MALE platform. Responsibilities include developing and managing EW system requirements coordinating spectrum certification planning and executing lab and flight tests and ensuring interoperability with other mission systems.
Collaborate closely with program managers engineers test teams and industry partners to ensure EW systems meet performance safety and certification standards.
Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development acquisition deployment and sustainment of unmanned aviation systems and associated autonomous functions/systems.
Performs endtoend technical integration of the EW pod with the MQ9 air vehicle and Ground Control Station.
Develop airworthiness and certification artifacts and coordinate fit checks and testing to support program technical reviews.
Shape EW ESM/collection capabilities and missiondata workflows; ensure outputs align to government standards and integrate with JADC2 and Joint PED architectures and operator GUIs.
Ensure interoperability with MUX MALE partner payloads and communication pathways to ensure end-to-end mission threads across air vehicle ground stations and C2 nodes.
Curate technical data to support development of technical manuals (E.g. NATOPS/NATIP) and training/readiness artifacts to support fielding and sustainment.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering
Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively complex systems design acquisition and test experience including complex (hardware/software) aviation/aerospace systems integration.
Previous experience designing integrating operating or sustaining electronic warfare systems
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI. Contract requires US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in engineering
Certification in Systems Engineering
Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
Familiarity with DoD aviation development production sustainment and/or testing
Knowledge of U.S. Government DoD and/or USN correspondence development practices along with the ability to write formal engineering reports and construct briefing materials using MS Office tools (Word PowerPoint Excel).
Demonstrated experience at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Previous experience with military avionics systems
Previous experience with unmanned aviation systems particularly the MQ-9A
Experience with military aviation systems either manned or unmanned
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 hours/week
Compensation:
$155430 - $233200
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and here to learn more: KBR Benefits.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
