1737 - Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer
Salary$120k – $130k
LocationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4–6 yrs
DepartmentEWS (Warrior Services)
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
4-6 years of experience designing or integrating RF or Electronic Warfare systems.
Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs.
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering processes.
Experience developing technical documentation.
Experience integrating complex hardware and software systems.
Experience troubleshooting RF systems.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
RF system architecture
RF distribution
Amplifiers
Antennas
Filters
Mixers
Switch matrices
Frequency converters
Power dividers/combiners
RF shielding
Spectrum analysis
Requirements management
Requirements verification
Requirements traceability
Risk management
Configuration management
Interface management
Trade studies
Functional decomposition
Technical baseline management
Electronic Attack (EA)
Electronic Support (ES)
Electronic Protection (EP)
Threat emitter systems
Radar systems
Communications EW
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Spectrum Operations
Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Embedded computers
FPGA-based hardware
High-power RF amplifiers
AC/DC and DC/DC power systems
GPS
Timing systems
Ethernet networks
MIL-STD connectors
Ruggedized enclosures
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Linux
Windows
Git
Microsoft Office
Requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Jama)
Bench testing
Integration testing
Functional testing
RF characterization
Environmental testing
Thermal testing
EMI/EMC testing
Field testing
Customer demonstrations
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field of study.
LabVIEW
Electronic Warfare Systems
RF Transmission
DoW Support Experience
Strong knowledge of industry standards
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Skills
RF system architecture
RF distribution
Amplifiers
Antennas
Filters
Mixers
Switch matrices
Frequency converters
Power dividers/combiners
RF shielding
Spectrum analysis
Requirements management
Requirements verification
Requirements traceability
Risk management
Configuration management
Interface management
Trade studies
Functional decomposition
Technical baseline management
Electronic Attack (EA)
Electronic Support (ES)
Electronic Protection (EP)
Threat emitter systems
Radar systems
Communications EW
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Spectrum Operations
Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Embedded computers
FPGA
High-power RF amplifiers
AC/DC power systems
DC/DC power systems
GPS
Timing systems
Ethernet networks
MIL-STD connectors
Ruggedized enclosures
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
LabVIEW
Linux
Windows
Git
Microsoft Office
IBM DOORS
Jama
Bench testing
Integration testing
Functional testing
RF characterization
Environmental testing
Thermal testing
EMI/EMC testing
Field testing
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Schematic development
PCB integration
Hardware packaging
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
HSA
FSA
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k)
Paid time off
Holidays
Educational assistance
About the role
Sigma Defense is seeking an Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to responsible for the end-to-end engineering, integration, and technical execution of advanced Electronic Warfare systems supporting U.S. Department of Defense customers. The position requires expertise in RF systems, systems engineering, signal processing, hardware integration, and system verification. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop, prototype, test, and field next-generation EW capabilities for operational environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
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4-6 years of experience designing or integrating RF or Electronic Warfare systems.
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Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs.
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Strong understanding of Systems Engineering processes.
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Experience developing technical documentation.
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Experience integrating complex hardware and software systems.
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Experience troubleshooting RF systems.
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Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Must be a U.S. citizen.
RF Engineering Experience:
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RF system architecture
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RF distribution
•
Amplifiers
•
Antennas
•
Filters
•
Mixers
•
Switch matrices
•
Frequency converters
•
Power dividers/combiners
•
RF shielding
•
Spectrum analysis
Systems Engineering Experience:
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Requirements management
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Requirements verification
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Requirements traceability
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Risk management
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Configuration management
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Interface management
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Trade studies
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Functional decomposition
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Technical baseline management
Electronic Warfare Knowledge:
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Electronic Attack (EA)
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Electronic Support (ES)
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Electronic Protection (EP)
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Threat emitter systems
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Radar systems
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Communications EW
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Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
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Spectrum Operations
Hardware Integration Experience:
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Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
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Embedded computers
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FPGA-based hardware
•
High-power RF amplifiers
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AC/DC and DC/DC power systems
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GPS
•
Timing systems
•
Ethernet networks
•
MIL-STD connectors
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Ruggedized enclosures
Computer Programs/Software:
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Python
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MATLAB
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C/C++
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LabVIEW (preferred)
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Linux
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Windows
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Git
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Microsoft Office
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Requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Jama)
Test & Evaluation Experience:
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Bench testing
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Integration testing
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Functional testing
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RF characterization
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Environmental testing
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Thermal testing
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EMI/EMC testing
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Field testing
•
Customer demonstrations
•
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
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Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Candidate Differentiators:
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Electronic Warfare Systems.
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RF Transmission.
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DoW Support Experience.
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Strong knowledge of industry standards.
Personnel Clearance Level:
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Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
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Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field of study.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
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Lead the systems engineering lifecycle from concept development through production and fielding.
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Develop and maintain system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification plans.
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Perform requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability.
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Develop system architectures, block diagrams, and technical baselines.
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Design and integrate RF, communications, electronic attack, electronic support, and electronic protection systems.
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Integrate SDRs, RF amplifiers, antennas, filters, switches, power systems, and embedded computing platforms.
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Support schematic development, PCB integration, and hardware packaging.
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Develop CONOPS and operational employment concepts.
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Participate in System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).
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Develop and execute verification and validation plans.
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Conduct laboratory integration and troubleshooting.
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Support environmental, EMI/EMC, thermal, and RF performance testing.
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Analyze RF performance including: Gain, noise figure, harmonics, spurious emissions, linearity, VSWR, and intermodulation.
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Develop production documentation including: Assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, manufacturing travelers, test procedures, and acceptance procedures.
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Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
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Support customer demonstrations, technical interchange meetings, and field exercises.
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Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and customer training.
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Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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Support proposal development and technical volume writing.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 annually.
Benefits
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Dental and Vision Insurance
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Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
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Life and AD&D coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
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160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
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12 (Floating) Holidays
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Educational Assistance
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Highly Competitive Salary