DEW Systems Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly specialized Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in laser RF and high-power microwave (HPM) modeling to directly support the MSIC DEW team.

This is a senior-level technical leadership role requiring recognized expertise in directed energy systems global technology trends and foreign capability development. The selected candidate will serve as the principal authority for DEW modeling simulation system design and analytic deliverables to further understanding of foreign directed energy weapons.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct modeling and simulation (M&S) of foreign directed energy weapon systems including laser RF and HPM architectures.
• Perform scientific and engineering analyses to assess atmospheric propagation adaptive optics beam combining thermal blooming RF propagation radar interactions and optical sensor effects.
• Develop and evaluate system designs engagement scenarios and target coupling effects for foreign DEW capabilities.
• Translate technical intelligence research findings and threat reporting into defensible modeling assumptions and simulation parameters.
• Maintain awareness of global DEW technology trends emerging advancements and foreign nation development efforts.
• Provide technical leadership mentorship and oversight to engineering and analytic staff.
• Deliver interim and final analytic reports in accordance with IC tradecraft standards and provide structured data products suitable for MSIC knowledge management systems.

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Applied Physics Optics or related discipline (MS/PhD preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of directly relevant experience in directed energy systems with laser/RF/HPM modeling focus.
• Advanced proficiency in physics-based modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink or equivalent platforms).
• Experience supporting defense intelligence or national security programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Deep expertise in laser physics electromagnetics RF/HPM effects and energy propagation.
• Experience with system design physics-based modeling and simulation of complex defense architectures.
• Strong understanding of the global directed energy capability landscape and adversary developments.
• Exceptional technical writing documentation and briefing skills.

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