Electronic Warfare (EW) Sensor Systems Engineer

Location: Point Mugu Naval Base, Camarillo, CA

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life insurance, PTO, and more!

A defense contractor supporting the Multi‑Spectral Defensive Electronic Warfare Systems Support Activity (MDEWSSA) at NAVAIR, Point Mugu, is seeking EW Sensor Systems Engineers with 3+ years of relevant experience. This role offers long-term stability, strong benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a highly technical and mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze ELINT data to support reprogramming across multiple EW sensor systems.

• Formulate solutions to technical issues and troubleshoot system behavior using recorded data.

• Develop threat libraries for EW systems and conduct threat analysis based on mission requirements.

• Perform unit-level testing, programming, and validation of threat libraries.

• Support multiple EW domains including radar warning, missile warning, and electronic countermeasure systems.

• Produce documentation and participate in technical reviews in accordance with MDEWSSA IPT processes.

• Develop operational concepts, conduct trade studies, and support system-level test and integration activities.

• Evaluate EW suite performance, capabilities, and operational readiness.

• Support integration across multiple aircraft platforms including F/A‑18A‑F, EA‑18G, MQ‑25, MV‑22, H‑1, and MH‑60R/S.

• Establish and implement threat data profiles for Mission Data Files.

• Conduct mission‑data performance testing using simulation tools to verify detection and identification.

• Generate or update technical documentation, including user manuals, test reports, and version description documents.

• Prepare and deliver briefings for technical reviews and project meetings.

• Provide training to military aircrew and other agencies on EW system performance and development tools.

• Investigate system discrepancies, document System Anomaly Reports (SARs), and determine root causes.

• Troubleshoot mission data and Operational Flight Program (OFP) integration issues.

• Support aircraft flight test activities and post‑flight data analysis.

• Support EW suite integration testing and troubleshooting efforts.

• Participate in on-the-job training for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sanitization processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in EW systems engineering or similar functional areas.

• Ability to develop solutions from EW gap analysis through concept development, white‑paper proposals, and implementation.

• Experience analyzing and interpreting intelligence data and understanding threat characteristics.

• Background in EW system design and trade study decision-making.

• Familiarity with RF laboratory simulators and test equipment.

• Experience with Visual Studio (C++, C#); Java development using IntelliJ is a plus.

• Basic understanding of radar and communication systems.

• Experience with signal processing and proficiency in MATLAB.

• Ability to work independently, collaborate within teams, or lead small groups.

• Understanding of EW suite operations and applications.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

• Strong communication skills for both formal and informal settings.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Acceptable substitutions:

• 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, or

• 4 additional years of experience with a related associate degree.

Clearance and Citizenship Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required at time of application.

• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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