Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team at a leading defense contractor. This role involves supporting the Airborne Electronic Attack Integrated Project Team, where you'll leverage your expertise in electronic warfare and RF systems to develop and validate simulations that replicate real-world threats. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the effectiveness of advanced defense systems. If you're passionate about aerospace technology and eager to make a significant impact, this position offers a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of airborne EW system engineering and testing.
• Experience analyzing EW intelligence databases and constructing emitters.

Responsibilities

• Support lab integration and develop EW threat simulations.
• Conduct acceptance testing and validate system performance.

Skills

Electronic Warfare (EW) system engineering

RF simulation development

Signal analysis

Personnel training

Data analysis

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

A2PATS

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscope

MS Office Applications

Job description

Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer

Apply locations Point Mugu, California time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2101567

Title: Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer

Program Summary

KBR has an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to support the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Integrated Project Team (IPT) at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWPS) Point Mugu, CA operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support lab integration and simulation development scheduling
• Develop EW threat simulation from EWIRDB for use with RF simulators
• Providing expert guidance for RF simulation development and support simulation verification through testing
• Research/develop emitters/modes RF threat simulation to run on RF simulator for testing of EW radar receiver
• Produce emitter simulations using A2PATS (SimUI and SMB) and NEWEG infrastructure to replicate threat radars for static and dynamic scenarios.
• Test/Validate the RF threat simulation against the latest intel report and provide test analysis report with recommendation
• Supporting full HW/SW integration, conducting acceptance testing, validating system performance through systematic regression testing and comprehensive data analysis.
• Developing and providing personnel training in the area of RF simulation and Intel database such as EWIRDB.

Basic Qualifications

• U. S. Citizenship and active Secret Security Clearance -- candidates without U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance will NOT be considered
• The applicant shall have in-depth knowledge of airborne EW (Electronic Warfare) system engineering design, development, integration, and testing.
• Experience in understanding and analyzing EW intelligence databases.
• Knowledgeable on constructing emitters using A2PATS to mimic emitter modes and antenna models.
• Knowledge in using multiple tools in analyzing signals using spectrum analyzer, Oscilloscope.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project).
• Work within an integrated government/contractor team.
• BS degree in an engineering discipline with at least 10 years of EW/RF related experience.

Basic Compensation: $118,000-$177,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.