Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks an Electronic Warfare Engineer to support the USAFWC Angry Kitten Electronic Attack Pod reprogramming and related test/training activities at Nellis AFB, NV.

You will develop, integrate, test, and deliver realistic training environments, analyze data, and provide AAR inputs to assess EW and EP effectiveness while coordinating with engineering and operations to advise leadership on technical approaches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience on an engineering team.
• Experience with RF spectrum, radar, and EW systems.
• Ability to analyze data, assess performance, and generate report-quality data.
• Capable of working in a dynamic environment and distilling key facts for leadership.
• Strong cross-functional communication across engineering, operations and management.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and deliver EW mission data for Angry Kitten pods.
• Analyze data from EW source and victim systems to refine techniques.
• Support creation of training materials and mission planning docs.
• Deliver AAR inputs to test audiences and assess EW/EP effectiveness.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain alignment with objectives.

Skills

RF spectrum

Radar systems

Electronic attack systems

Electronic support systems

Electronic protection

Electromagnetic environment

USAF/DoD operations

Data analysis

Communication across teams

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Mathematics

Associates with 9+ years experience

Master’s in Engineering or Mathematics (desirable)

Electrical or RF Engineering focus (highly desired)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

VBA

C++

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Electronic Warfare Engineer for the USAFWC Angry Kitten Electronic Attack Pod reprogramming, a multitasking, quick‑paced, dynamic environment supporting Department of War Electronic Warfare test and training. This position will support our growing team at Nellis AFB, NV.

Candidate will provide relevant Electronic Warfare (EW) engineering and data analysis expertise to support the Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare family of systems in integration with the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) test and training activities. The candidate will develop, integrate, test, and deliver realistic threat training environments via mission data files required for effective operation of the Angry Kitten pod. The candidate will maintain up-to-date knowledge of both US and potential adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to provide the most realistic training environments possible. The candidate will deliver the After Action Report (AAR) inputs to the test and training audience to assess the effectiveness of Electronic Attack (EA) and Electronic Protect (EP) techniques.

Candidate will utilize their Electronic Warfare (EW) engineering experience and knowledge to provide programming techniques that support test and training objectives. The candidate will collect, document, and analyze data from EW source systems and victim systems to refine advanced techniques. The candidate will support the build and delivery of support materials for mission partner test and training planning, execution, debrief, and after-action reports.

Candidate will operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and decentralized Angry Kitten team. Clear and concise thinking and communication of ideas are key, as is fluid knowledge of the MS Office suite.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience on an engineering team
• Knowledge and experience working with:
• RF spectrum, radar systems, electronic attack systems, electronic support systems, electronic protection, electromagnetic environment, military air and ground operations
• Candidate must be able to process and analyze data, assess system performance, develop conclusions and recommendations, and generate report quality data products
• Candidate must be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and be able to handle rapidly changing requirements; candidate must be able to distill important technological facts and integration requirements and advise leadership on methods to maintain coherency with overall objectives
• Candidate must have ability to effectively bridge thoughts and effectively articulate across engineering, operations, and management communities
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge and experience working with:
• Current DoD aircraft internally or externally mounted Electronic Warfare systems
• Fixed or mobile ground‑based Electronic Warfare systems
• AESA radar systems
• Signal analysis, PDW analysis
• Experience working on a flight line
• Modeling EA algorithms and developing analytical tools and applications to support Mission Data development
• Experience programming with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, VBA, and/or C++
• Experience in the operation of test equipment to include Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and software‑defined radios

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Mathematics required with 7+ years of experience, or Associates Degree with 9+ years of experience.
• Master of Science in Engineering or Mathematics desired with 5+ years of experience.
• Electrical or RF Engineering focus highly desired.

Travel Requirements

Routine travel is expected. Candidates should anticipate one week per month. Non‑traditional work hours may be required.

Clearance Requirements

TS with in‑scope SSBI and SCI/SAP eligibility required.

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship is required.