High-Powered Microwave (HPM) / Radio Frequency (RF) / Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer

Avion Solutions

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in HPM, RF, or EW
  • Experience evaluating, coordinating, and risk mitigation with HPM/RF/EW systems
  • U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 25% within the US

Responsibilities

  • Analyze technical data from vendors and assess HPM effects on other equipment
  • Perform critical analysis of technical data packages and HPM acceptance test planning
  • Recommend placements of HPM systems for maximized lethality and minimal equipment impact
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gain operational approval for HPM systems both domestically and abroad
  • Conduct all-source analyses for technical specifications
  • Provide professional engineering guidance in research, development, and deployment stages
  • Support risk assessment preparations

Benefits

  • Employee-owned company culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Supportive work environment collaborating with a multi-disciplined team
  • Engagement in significant projects with military applications
  • Access to advanced technologies in the field of electronic warfare
Full Job Description
Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a High-Powered Microwave (HPM) / Radio Frequency (RF) / Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer to support the US Army at Redstone Arsenal. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Shall provide analysis of technical data provided by the vendor; insight into the effects of HPM on other equipment; and recommendations to the Government as the sole HPM subject matter expert on-site.
  • Perform critical analysis of technical data packages, including but not limited to SRR/SFR/PDR/CDR presentations, HPM acceptance test planning/results, HPM lethality analysis, and HPM risk mitigation strategies.
  • Provide recommendations on the emplacement of the HPM system to maximize lethality while limiting impact on equipment.
  • Work with all stakeholders to gain approval to operate the HPM system both CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Perform all-source analyses to acquire required technical specifications.
  • Provide Professional Engineering Advice, guidance, and assistance in various stages of research, development, and deployment.
  • Formulate/estimate technical parameters that are not available from all source analyses.
  • Support the preparation of the risk assessment.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in HPM, RF, and/or EW.
  • Experience in evaluating, coordinating, and risk mitigation with HPM/RF/EW systems.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time. US travel only.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Must effectively work within a multi-disciplined team, including program management and technical/engineering personnel.
  • Experience with the Directed Energy Weapon Initial Operational Employment Review and Approval Process (DEWRAP) process.
  • Experience with a wide range of sensors (EO/IR, Radar, etc.).
  • Experience with non-kinetic effectors (Lasers, EW, etc.).
  • Day-to-day work requires the development of detailed schedules and processes
  • Understand system engineering processes.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Demonstrate a professional demeanor when working with senior Army leadership.


Locations Huntsville, AL

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