CareerPlan

Systems Engineer

Philadelphia, PA, USFull-time$124k–$180k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and assess electronic warfare (EW) systems and concepts supporting naval aviation, translating operational needs into system requirements and supporting integration and testing.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Electronic Warfare)

Builds

EW prototypes and production systems for naval aviation

Domain

Defense / Electronic Warfare / RF / Radar

Required skills

Systems engineering, RF engineering, radar, electronic warfare, signal processing, modeling and simulation, technical analysis, system design, requirements development, integration, test

Preferred skills

Electronic attack, electronic protection, radar scheduling, detection, tracking, target discrimination, MATLAB, airborne systems, defense system development, team leadership

Technologies

MATLAB, FPGA, RF, antenna, mechanical systems

Responsibilities

Analyze system and subsystem components and develop implementation strategies for EW systems. Translate operational needs and analysis results into clear system requirements. Support system design, integration, testing, and evaluation. Develop or use models and simulations to assess system performance and support trade studies. Coordinate technical analyses with engineering leads, program leadership, government personnel, and partner vendors. Document results in technical reports and briefings for customers and stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC