Geeks and Nerds

Geeks and Nerds

Electronic Warfare Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama

No sponsorshipDetected 45 days ago
MATLABAlgorithmsData AnalysisCybersecurityVHDLEMI/EMCMIL-STDSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingRF EngineeringSensorsLabVIEWSimulinkCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingWriting

About the role

  • GaN Corporation participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

  • System Design and Development:
  • Perform trade studies, modeling and simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
  • Design and develop electronic warfare systems, including jammers, radar systems, situational awareness and communication systems
  • Develop hardware and software architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
  • Assess EW specific risks and develop a mitigation plan
  • Develop algorithms for signal detection, classification, and countermeasure deployment
  • Develop data analysis and presentation methods and tools to provide actionable information to the user
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and reports for system verification and validation including environment and propagation effects.
  • Analyze and manage electromagnetic spectrum usage to optimize system performance in congested and/or contested environments
  • Develop countermeasure strategies to mitigate threats

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in electronic warfare, RF systems, or related fields
  • Experience with EW system design, signal processing, or electromagnetic spectrum analysis

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference mitigation techniques
  • Experience with HW/SW/FW development
  • Proficient in board-to-system level architecture
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Electronic Warfare Professional - CEWP) are a plus
  • Special Requirements:
  • Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
  • Must have a Secret clearance or be capable of obtaining an interim Secret clearance

Skills

  • Proficiency in modeling tools for RF engineering and signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW or similar)
  • Familiar with laboratory tools including oscilloscope, signal and spectrum analyzer, SDR and RF Analyzer SW
  • Knowledge of radar systems, communication systems, directed energy and electronic warfare modules
  • Familiarity with high level software programming languages for algorithm development
  • Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or related science/engineering discipline
  • Knowledge of military, defense, and national security systems
  • Familiarity with DoD standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD, FAR/DFARS)

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Security Clearance: Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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