Electronic Warfare Operator

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Chantilly, Virginia is looking for an Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO) to support mission requirements and develop tactics to counter emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of 4 years in aviation, and a TS/SCI clearance. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that emphasizes critical thinking and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years aviation experience in Electronic Warfare.
• Recent operational experience is required.
• TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in support of mission requirements.
• Develop tactics and techniques to counter emerging threats.
• Coordinate with DoD entities for product development.

Skills

Tactics development

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Military technical training (EWO, Air Battle Manager)

Job description

Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO) – Job Description

The Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO) is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close‑knit crew environment, providing expertise in support of mission requirements. The EWO leverages aviation and EW experience and critical-thinking skills to develop tactics and techniques to counter emerging threats. The EWO works and coordinates with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate cutting‑edge product development, ensuring client capabilities meet current and future objectives. The EWO possesses an in‑depth understanding of aircraft survivability and combat mission planning to meet client objectives. TOP SECRET/SCI clearance is required. The work schedule may be dynamic in nature. No overseas deployment is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or 2–4 years additional experience) and minimum of 4 years aviation experience in Electronic Warfare.
• Graduate of military technical training courses such as Electronic Warfare Officer, Navy Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Air Battle Manager, or Navy Airborne Early Warning School.
• Recent operational experience.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Desired Skills

• Experience as an Air Force EWO/WSO (RC-135, P-8, EC-130 Compass Call), Air Force Air Battle Manager (AWACS, E-2C/D), Navy ECMO/WSO (EA-6B, EA-18G), or EP-3E LABOP or EWOP.
• Deployed operational experience as an airborne Electronic Warfare SME is highly desired.
• BS or BSE preferred.
• Travel: ~10%.
• Position does not deploy outside CONUS.

We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.