Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of electronic warfare technology! As an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer, you'll engage in developing, integrating, and testing cutting-edge systems that enhance operational capabilities across various platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team, solve complex problems, and contribute to national security. With a commitment to work-life balance and extensive career development opportunities, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the defense sector while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

Telecommuting options

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in systems engineering and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Developing and testing complex real-time embedded electronic warfare systems.
• Conducting system integration and testing for EW systems.

Skills

System engineering experience

Requirements management/analysis

Radar capabilities understanding

Radar signal processing techniques

Jammer processing understanding

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is looking for an Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer involved in developing, integrating, and testing complex real-time embedded electronic warfare systems. Candidates must hold an active U.S. security clearance and be skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. Our focus is on enhancing operational EW capabilities for various platforms, including RF sensing, signal processing, identification, detection, and geolocation of emitters.

This position involves developing, integrating, and testing new EW systems. Responsibilities include systems engineering functions such as developing and managing system requirements, operational concepts, performing architecture trade studies, originating design concepts, and conducting system integration and testing for complex EW systems. This role requires onsite work at a BAE Systems facility.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Working with a team of hardware, software, and systems engineers on EW programs, performing functions such as:

• Problem solving in large real-time EW system environments
• Interfacing with EW SMEs on modeling complex EW systems
• Requirement analysis and management
• Evaluating or developing system designs and architectures
• Developing and executing test plans and reports
• Contributing to customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Performing system-level integration and testing
• Verifying and validating system designs against specifications

Supporting external testing (range tests, flight tests, etc.)

Analyzing and developing Electronic Attack techniques to counter threats to airborne platforms

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday off, flextime, and telecommuting. Our culture recognizes employee contributions. With over 5,000 engineers, we provide extensive educational and career development opportunities.

*This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• System engineering experience
• Requirements management/analysis experience
• Understanding of radar capabilities and processing
• Knowledge of radar signal processing techniques
• Some understanding of jammer processing

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Leadership experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Design knowledge of EW hardware systems
• Understanding of radar operation and employment
• Knowledge of RWR and SIGINT systems
• Knowledge of advanced antenna technologies
• Operational concept development
• Radar signal processing expertise
• CAM training

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100,680 - $171,120

Note: Salaries depend on various factors including skills, education, experience, and market conditions.

Employee Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k); disability and life insurance; employee assistance programs; paid time off; holidays; parental, military, bereavement leave; recognition programs; and other incentives.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc., is a U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, delivering products and services in defense, aerospace, and security. Our mission is to improve the future and protect lives through innovative technology. Our Electronic Systems division employs over 14,000 highly talented professionals working on projects from ocean depths to space, making a significant impact worldwide.