Mid Level - Senior Electrical Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. seeks a Mid-Level to Senior Electrical Engineer with RF/EW expertise to support airborne systems for Naval Aviation mission programs.

You will lead systems engineering, perform analysis, and guide engineering investigations and change management across complex EW platforms. Responsibilities include RF performance analysis, coordinating with hardware and software teams, developing ECPs/SCPs, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering technical documentation for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years of electronics or RF engineering experience, preferably EW or avionics.
• Strong RF systems, signal processing, and receiver architectures.
• Experience with system lifecycle processes and investigations.
• Familiarity with RF testing equipment and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and technical analysis for EW RF systems and avionics equipment.
• Support Fleet Support Team tasks including investigations and troubleshooting.
• Develop and review ECPs and SCPs.
• Analyze and resolve STRs with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate and implement changes to improve performance and maintainability.
• Lead obsolescence management with risk assessments.
• Conduct RF performance analysis, testing, and validation of modifications.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

RF engineering

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

RF testing equipment

RF measurement techniques

Job description

Mid-Level/Senior Level Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a Mid-Level or Senior Level Electrical Engineer with Radio Frequency (RF) expertise to support advanced systems engineering efforts for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and subsystems within the Naval Aviation onboard mission community. This role supports engineering activities for airborne EW receiver suites and avionics prime mission equipment, ensuring mission readiness, modernization, and lifecycle sustainment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in systems engineering, fleet support, and configuration management activities associated with complex EW platforms. This position requires deep RF engineering knowledge, strong analytical skills, and experience supporting operational systems in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and technical analysis for EW systems and subsystems, with emphasis on RF receiver suites and avionics mission equipment
• Support Fleet Support Team (FST) tasking, including Engineering Investigations and technical troubleshooting of fielded systems
• Develop and review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Software Change Proposals (SCPs)
• Analyze and resolve Software Trouble Reports (STRs) in coordination with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Evaluate and implement Support Equipment changes to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Lead obsolescence management efforts, including component risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Conduct RF performance analysis, testing, and validation of system modifications
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate upgrades and enhancements
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for stakeholders and program leadership
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in electronics or RF engineering, preferably supporting EW or avionics systems
• Strong background in RF systems, signal processing, and receiver architectures
• Experience with systems engineering processes across the system lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering investigations and change management processes
• Familiarity with test equipment, RF measurement techniques, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance Experience supporting airborne EW or mission avionics systems
• Knowledge of military standards and aerospace development practices
• Familiarity with software-hardware integration in embedded systems
• Experience with configuration management and lifecycle sustainment programs
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications

Compensation Details

$110,000-$190,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Original Posting

10/21/2026 - Until Filled

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