Regular
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Yulista's Aerospace & Systems Engineering (ASE) group is seeking a motivated Engineer II to provide engineering and technical support for U.S. Air Force Electronic Warfare (EW) programs. This position supports the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of software and electronic systems associated with military aircraft and weapon systems.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in electrical engineering, electronic systems, or related disciplines, with an interest in Electronic Warfare, radar systems, RF technologies, and software integration. The individual must be adaptable, technically curious, and capable of supporting evolving program requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage and maintain government-owned software codebases supporting mission planning and operational capabilities for Air Force weapon systems.
- Serve as a technical liaison between the Program Office, software developers, mission planners, and military operational units.
- Support Electronic Warfare engineering activities, including RF systems analysis, radar concepts, laboratory testing, and Test & Evaluation.
- Assist in developing and integrating software interfaces and APIs supporting emerging and prototype weapon systems.
- Review software requirements, system deficiencies, and technical issues identified during field operations and testing.
- Provide technical oversight and support for Operational Flight Software (OFS), as required.
- Track Software Change Requests (SCRs) and facilitate User Requirements Working Groups (URWGs) to prioritize software improvements.
- Evaluate engineering designs, technical data, and test results for compliance with applicable engineering standards and program requirements.
- Support urgent Operational Change Requests (OCRs) in response to emerging mission requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and support system performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individual contributor working under the direction of technical leadership.
- May provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electronic systems, RF technologies, or related engineering disciplines.
- Familiarity with Electronic Warfare concepts, radar systems, and military aviation systems.
- Experience with software development, integration, testing, or configuration management.
- Familiarity with engineering and development tools such as Visual Studio, MATLAB, Python, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of system safety documentation, including Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), and System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA).
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760.
- Familiarity with RF laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and operational personnel.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple technical priorities in a dynamic environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- 5–10 years of relevant technical experience supporting engineering, software development, systems integration, electronic systems, or related technical activities.
- Experience with software development, integration, maintenance, or testing, including unit testing, regression testing, or user interface testing.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and engineering project execution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability and willingness to develop expertise in Electronic Warfare, radar technologies, RF systems, and military weapon systems.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screenings.
- Active Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as program requirements evolve.
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience supporting Electronic Warfare systems, radar technologies, RF testing, or military aviation programs.
- Experience with Electronic Warfare Test & Evaluation, operational flight software, or weapon system integration.
- Experience operating RF laboratory test equipment, including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Master's degree in an engineering or software-related discipline.
- Scrum Master certification or comparable Agile project management experience.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
