Avionics Radar & Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering F-16 - 13

Credence; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Credence in Utah is seeking a senior Avionics Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/WAM at Hill AFB. You will design F-16 on-aircraft electrical wiring and components, and perform engineering analyses for airworthiness and environmental qualification.

The role includes creating diagrams, BOMs, installation and routing drawings, and leading TVI/KP activities with rigorous configuration management of USAF data.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance is required.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree with at least 10 years experience, including 5 in the DoD.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years experience, 5 in the DoD.
• 15+ years directly related experience with applicable DoD certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration, verification and fielding of F-16 AESA radar, EW, and self-protection systems.
• Create parts lists, diagrams, modifications, wiring assemblies, BOMs, installation and routing drawings.
• Lead change notices, reviews, briefings, reports and analyses; maintain revision histories and data integrity.

Skills

Secret clearance

DoD experience

RF/EW systems

Engineering analysis

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a related field

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver on a scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for an Avionics Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering Support at the senior level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at Hill AFB, UT.

F-16 “Viper” AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The F-16 “Viper” is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.

The candidate shall aid in the design F-16 on-aircraft electrical wiring (harnesses and loose wire assemblies), and electrical components (matrix assemblies, circuit breaker panels, ethernet networks, etc.). The candidate shall perform necessary engineering analysis to show compliance with F-16 standards (e.g. electrical loads analysis, thermal modeling, environmental qualification etc.) for their designs. The candidate shall aid in document designs; develop installation procedures; perform Trial Verification Installation (TVI) and Kit proof (KP) in accordance with F-16 SPO processes. During TVI and KP, the candidate shall document discrepancies between engineering drawings, routing drawings, mechanical components, and installation procedures and make corrections to technical data as necessary. The candidate shall maintain revision histories for source data and perform rigorous configuration management of technical data developed for the USAF.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

Support the engineering and technical design, development, integration, verification, qualification for airworthiness certification, and fielding of F-16 AESA radar, electronic warfare, and self-protection systems. Creating; Parts Lists, Functional Diagrams, modification drawings, Loose Wire Assemblies (LWAs), wire Lists, bill of Materials, installation drawings, routing drawings, Organic Change Notice Reviews and concurrence, briefings, reports, White Paper and analyses and Design Review Data.

• Must have at least an active secret clearance.
• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• OR a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.
• Recommend expertise in U.S. military fighter-bomber aircraft fire control radar development and integration experience.
• Recommend expertise in electronic warfare threats and countermeasures techniques and testing for fire control radars.
• Recommend expertise in precision Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) mapping processes and test processes.
• Recommend experience in U.S. military aircraft electronic warfare and self-protection systems development and integration.

Why This Role Matters

Real-World Impact— Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.

Growth-Oriented Environment— Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.

Culture of Empowerment— You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development