Electronic Warfare Engineer

Actalent • Charlottesville, VA • 10h ago

Job Title: Electronic Warfare EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an Electrical, RF, Radar, or Systems Engineer with a strong understanding of Radar and Electronic Warfare systems to produce electronic warfare integrated reprogramming database (EWIRDB) models. These models will support our nation's and allies' most sophisticated military platforms. Join our growing team of EW experts in the Intelligence and Defense Community, working alongside intelligence analysts and collaborating with Department of Defense (DoD) national research laboratories, test and evaluation organizations, and military EW reprogramming centers to tackle the challenging issues of next-generation EW and intelligence mission data (IMD).

Responsibilities

Conduct original EW all-source intelligence research and engineering analysis to characterize system performance and capabilities.

Analyze ground, naval, and aircraft radar, radar warning receivers, communications, electronic attack, identify friend or foe, navigation, electro-optical/infrared, weapon systems, and other onboard electronic systems.

Develop EW system models to support the national EWIRDB.

Analyze intelligence reports in support of mission data generation.

Support organizations charged with exploiting EWIRDB information to develop weapon systems and electronic countermeasures, and to formulate tactics and operational deployment strategies.

Resolve EW feedback reports from the operational user community.

Essential Skills

Electronic warfare

Radar

Antenna

Matlab

Simulink

Modeling

Weapon systems

Electro-optical

Communication systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields.

6+ years of experience.

Experience with document/support technical analysis and assessments.

Experience conducting and verifying engineering analysis on weapon systems, platforms, electro-optic systems, and communication systems.

Experience supporting analysis across several technical disciplines.

Active Secret clearance is required.

Understanding of antenna design/analysis, radar signal processing, and radar requirements.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to perform real-time analysis of Electronic Warfare and Radar systems, directly impacting real military situations. The role is based on-site in Charlottesville, VA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlottesville, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66.19 - $108.09/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlottesville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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