Systems Engineer SME

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior SIGINT Operations SME to provide subject matter expertise in ensuring PL SSW delivery of critical intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities. The position is in support of ongoing and future prototyping efforts. You will have the opportunity to use your experience and knowledge to inform and improve the hardware and software specifications and back-end signal processing of next generation RF systems including ELINT, Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance (ISR), radar, and Electronic Warfare (EW) sensors.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensor to Soldier worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.

Telework available up to 2 to 3 days per week as mission allows.

May be subject to change

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Working with intel and electronic warfare analysts to characterize adversary electronic orders of battle to include specific analysis on threat radar systems and blue force system’s ability to detect and intercept a given set of threats.
• Conduct analysis, subsystem analysis, architecture/subsystem decomposition, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of ground based ELINT and EW systems.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art processing technologies tailored for application to RF data processing.
• Exercise a strong knowledge of ELINT systems and subsystems to develop system and subsystem specifications necessary for meeting performance metrics against a given set of threat signals of interest.
• Understanding of supporting technologies including pulse detectors, de-interleaving, pulse descriptor word generation and spectrum survey strategies associated with counter Radar operations.
• Collaborate across multi-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving use cases, CONOPS, CONEMP, and TTPs.
• Participate in algorithmic design and machine learning frameworks including classification and identification techniques.
• Understands and can follow development operations procedures such as source control, change management and release planning for algorithm or other necessary software developments associated with the Government’s research.
• Ability to self-manage and pace responsibilities to ensure completion of all required activities in a timely manner.
• Conceives new concepts and approaches to resolve engineering problems.
• Identifies existing or potential problems and provides engineering advice and guidance and/or directs a course of action to resolve engineering matters.
• Develops presentations for support activities and/or higher headquarters to summarize results of actions against predetermined plans, current status or plans, progress, deficiencies, and outstanding accomplishments.
• Coordinate and support all aspects of SIGINT and EW operations, including planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, and reporting associated with PL SSW products.
• Translate Army Capability Manager requirements into actionable goals and system requirements necessary to develop effective collection strategies.
• Work amongst a team of engineers, analysts, and operators to ensure efficient and accurate intelligence production.
• Conduct technical analysis of foreign threat systems and develop countermeasures in coordination with PL SSW prime and sub-contractors.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases and software applications for SIGINT and EW operations.
• Provide expert guidance and training to team members and vendors on new technologies and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in SIGINT and EW technologies.
• Assist in the management of technical resources necessary effectively to achieve operational objectives.
• Represent PL SSW at industry events and conferences.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in leading and managing high-performance teams.
• Extensive knowledge of intelligence collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination methodologies.
• In-depth expertise in electronic warfare systems and operations, including jamming, deception, and exploitation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in X-Midas, MATLAB, Python, and other relevant software tools.

 

 

Clearance

• Current active TS/SCI

Education and Experience 

• B.A. or B.S. in any discipline.  Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience or relevant military service may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SIGINT and EW operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with GEOINT, MASINT, technical signals exploitation, modeling and simulation.
• Expertise in geolocation, intelligence reporting, and commonly used analysis tool suites.
• Experience with JEL, JICD4.2, remote ops, and systems integration.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Experience working with government and military customers.

Other Qualifications

• Minimum of 25% travel required to Army and contractor locations within CONUS.
• Ability to work in office/field/lab environments

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

 

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “Know Your Rights” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.

 

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MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.

 

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Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG’s Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $223,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG’s total compensation package for employees.