EW Platform Lead

Phase2 Technology; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology in Belcamp, Maryland is seeking an EW Platform Lead to oversee the design and development of a portable Electronic Warfare platform. You will lead a team of engineers, translating customer needs into scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration, and driving innovation in critical missions.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in systems design and possesses a Bachelor's degree. Salary ranges from $86,900 to $198,000 annually, and candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing systems design and development.
• Experience leading technical teams using Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with containerized solutions.
• Experience with embedded hardware systems.
• Knowledge of digital RF concepts and components of a Software Defined Radio (SDR).

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable solutions.
• Oversee design, integration, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion security and reliability best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and milestones.

Skills

Systems design and development experience

Agile Scrum methodologies

Containerized solutions

Embedded hardware systems

Git version control

Digital RF concepts

Linux distributions (RedHat or Rocky Linux)

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Number: R0242037

EW Platform Lead

The Opportunity:

As the technical lead for a portable Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber hardware platform, you will guide a multi‑disciplinary team to design and develop the core software architecture that empowers end users to deploy advanced RF capabilities in support of mission objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in translating customer requirements into robust, scalable solutions that enhance and extend existing platform functionality. You will collaborate closely with engineers from various backgrounds—hardware, software, RF, and cybersecurity—to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. By leaning into the customer's needs, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving operational demands. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness of the platform in real‑world scenarios, supporting critical missions with cutting‑edge technology.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross‑functional engineering team, directing architecture design, system integration, and iterative development of portable EW and Cyber hardware software. Translate customer requirements into scalable solutions; oversee architecture, protocols, standards, and regulatory compliance. Guide technical decisions on embedded hardware, RF/smart radios, containerization, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and quality benchmarks. Champion security and reliability best practices for Army warfighter applications.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience performing systems design and development
• Experience leading technical teams using Agile Scrum methodologies
• Experience with containerized solutions
• Experience with embedded hardware systems
• Experience with Git version control
• Knowledge of digital RF concepts and components of a Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat or Rocky Linux
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
• Experience with AI Code Generation
• Experience with EW and Cyber operations or tool development
• Knowledge of the CMOSS, VICTORY, and MORA standards
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Salary range: $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.