Systems Architect - Electronic Warfare
Core
Direct end-to-end electronic warfare architecture for airborne platforms, defining threat-driven capability roadmaps, system partitioning, and integration strategies for the sensor-to-effector kill chain.
Role type
Senior Systems Architect (Electronic Warfare)
Builds
Airborne EW systems integrating RF, EO/IR, radar, and navigation sensors for contested environments
Domain
Defence / Electronic Warfare / Aerospace Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electronic Warfare (EW) architecture, sensor-to-effector kill chain design, multi-sensor fusion (RWR/ESM, radar, EO/IR), threat library architecture, autonomous system safety/assurance, test and evaluation strategy, cross-functional supplier governance
Preferred skills
Experience with airborne platform mission systems, digital engineering for performance modeling, cyber/COMSEC considerations for autonomous actions
Technologies
RF, EO/IR, Radar, Navigation, HIL, Range testing, Flight testing
Responsibilities
Define threat-driven capability roadmap and system partitioning; Translate operational scenarios into EW requirements and KPIs; Establish sensor-to-effector kill chain and timing budgets; Lead multi-sensor fusion architecture; Architect threat library and mission data concepts; Define test and evaluation strategies; Coordinate cross-functional design decisions and manage technical trade-offs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight