Senior RF and Systems Integration SME with Security Clearance

Ataero; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Ataero seeks a highly experienced Senior RF and Systems Integration SME to support NAVAIR PMA-272. The role provides technical leadership across RF, EW, EMSO, and mission systems on airborne platforms and requires active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility desired.

The candidate will advise government leadership and IPTs, coordinate with military and industry partners, and help mature RF-based capabilities from design through fielding in complex DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/related engineering fields.
• 10+ years in RF, EW, or mission systems integration.
• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligibility desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in RF, EW, EMSO and mission systems integration.
• Support acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for airborne EW systems.
• Analyze RF performance, interoperability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Coordinate with government engineers, IPTs, labs, and industry partners.
• Prepare technical briefings and decision materials for leadership.
• Support classified programs as required.

Skills

RF systems

Systems integration

Mission systems

Electronic warfare

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Senior RF and Systems Integration SME Patuxent River, MD Active Secret Clearance Required; TS/SCI and SAP Eligibility Highly Desired

Who We Are Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology, DBA Ataero, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics. We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. As part of our commitment to affirmative action, we actively seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. We strive to eliminate barriers that may impede equal access to employment, advancement, or training opportunities. We invite all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We thank you for taking the time to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Overview

Ataero is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF and Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-272). The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, testing, fielding, sustainment, and modernization of advanced airborne Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and mission systems capabilities across Naval Aviation platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, engineering teams, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting the integration of RF-based capabilities into operational military aircraft and airborne electronic attack systems. Military aviation, NAVAIR, and Department of Defense acquisition experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

* Provide subject matter expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and mission systems integration.

• Support engineering, acquisition, modernization, and sustainment efforts for airborne electronic attack systems and associated mission equipment.
• Analyze system requirements and evaluate RF system performance, interoperability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
• Support integration of RF sensors, radar warning receivers, jamming systems, communications systems, data links, electronic support systems, and mission avionics.
• Participate in systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration planning, testing, and fielding.
• Support developmental, operational, and integrated test planning and execution activities.
• Conduct engineering assessments, trade studies, technical risk analyses, and system performance evaluations.
• Review engineering documentation, interface control documents, technical specifications, test plans, and technical data packages.
• Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Coordinate with government engineers, military operators, warfare centers, laboratories, and industry partners to resolve technical issues and support program objectives.
• Prepare technical briefings, white papers, engineering recommendations, and decision support materials for senior government leadership.
• Support classified programs and special access initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience supporting RF systems, electronic warfare systems, mission systems integration, or military aviation platforms.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and systems engineering activities.
• Demonstrated experience integrating RF-based systems into operational military aircraft, weapons systems, or mission systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, system architecture development, integration methodologies, and technical risk management.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of security access as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• SAP eligibility.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting PMA-272, PMA-234, PMA-265, NAWCAD, NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or Joint Service aviation programs.
• Prior military service in Naval Aviation, Marine Aviation, Air Force Aviation, Army Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Communications, Radar, or Mission Systems disciplines.
• Experience supporting Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), EMSO, communications systems, or advanced mission systems.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Technical Qualifications
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays Travel Required Up to 10% Travel