Electronic Warfare Engineer

**ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT-GEN RADAR SYSTEMS FOR A TOP AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY IN THE WORLD!!**

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical, RF, Radar, or Systems Engineer with a strong understanding of Radar and Electronic Warfare systems to produce electronic warfare integrated reprogramming database (EWIRDB) models. These models will support our nation's and allies’ most sophisticated military platforms. Join our growing team of EW experts in the Intelligence and Defense Community, working alongside intelligence analysts and collaborating with Department of Defense (DoD) national research laboratories, test and evaluation organizations, and military EW reprogramming centers to tackle the challenging issues of next-generation EW and intelligence mission data (IMD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct original EW all-source intelligence research and engineering analysis to characterize system performance and capabilities.
• Analyze ground, naval, and aircraft radar, radar warning receivers, communications, electronic attack, identify friend or foe, navigation, electro-optical/infrared, weapon systems, and other onboard electronic systems.
• Develop EW system models to support the national EWIRDB.
• Analyze intelligence reports in support of mission data generation.
• Support organizations charged with exploiting EWIRDB information to develop weapon systems and electronic countermeasures, and to formulate tactics and operational deployment strategies.
• Resolve EW feedback reports from the operational user community.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
• Matlab
• Simulink
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with document/support technical analysis and assessments.
• Experience conducting and verifying engineering analysis on weapon systems, platforms, electro-optic systems, and communication systems.
• Experience supporting analysis across several technical disciplines.
• Understanding of antenna design/analysis, radar signal processing, and radar requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlottesville, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66.19 - $108.09/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlottesville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Actalent

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