Electronic Warfare Engineer

Kforce's clilent in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer to support the design, integration, modernization, and performance improvement of advanced electronic warfare and radar systems. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate existing systems, develop technical upgrades, improve system integration, and enhance EW capabilities across complex platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, integration, and modernization of Electronic Warfare systems
• Analyze EW architectures and designs to identify opportunities to improve system performance and integration
• Collaborate with OEMs and engineering teams to develop and integrate technology upgrades into existing platforms
• Translate mission and system requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Support modification and enhancement of EW designs, algorithms, and tracking capabilities
• Evaluate technical designs and provide recommendations to improve performance and integration
• Support testing, verification, and evaluation of EW system enhancements
• Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) activities
• Provide technical analysis and engineering documentation supporting system development and modernization efforts
• Collaborate across electrical, systems, software, radar, and mission engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• Professional experience with Electronic Warfare systems
• Strong knowledge of EW architectures, technologies, and systems integration challenges
• Experience working with engineering teams to modify technical designs and improve system performance and integration
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with modern military or Navy radar/EW systems
• Experience with SPY radar systems
• Experience supporting the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
• Knowledge of government contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare tracking systems and algorithms
• Experience analyzing EW or radar designs and providing recommendations to improve performance
• Experience collaborating with OEMs on system upgrades and integration

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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