Electrical Engineer

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N164 advances the USAF response to airborne threats by improving the mission effectiveness of the Joint Engagement Sequence. The department's vision is to drive innovative sensing solutions that ensure continuous surveillance and enable seamless command and control, enhancing USAF global security and decision-making. N164's work program is centered on Theater Command and Control, Homeland Defense, and related sensing challenges, with emphasis on improving the USAF's ability to find, fix, track, target, and respond to airborne threats.

The department's strategic focus includes improving air and missile defense sensing capabilities against current and emerging airborne threats; enhancing Counter-UAS mission effectiveness through innovative solutions and a Whole-of-Government approach; cultivating cross-cutting initiatives in digital engineering and collaborative problem-solving; and building an agile, innovative workforce through mentoring, skill growth, and succession planning. N164 also plays a key role in shaping the future sensor enterprise through its Sensor Next work program, which addresses mission and capability needs, sensor threats, technology roadmaps, and sensor representation across homeland defense sensor portfolios.

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to help define, develop, and integrate advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities to operational platforms.

• Planning and implementing the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power.
• Proven communication skills to effectively inform leadership.
• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems and networks.
• Design electrical equipment, components, products, and systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions in existing products and recommend improvements or modifications to produce desired results.
• Compile and evaluate design and test data and prepare technical specifications.
• Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar education; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate and present complex technical recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Experience applying fundamental understanding of systems engineering when evaluating designs.
• Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience executing EW modeling and simulation events
• Experience with signal processing, especially regarding communications and EW.
• Experience supporting defense acquisition, requirements development, or capability planning processes
• Familiarity with emerging EW technologies, architectures, and rapid modernization approaches
• Collaborative and comfortable operating in dynamic, high-visibility environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and briefing communication skills.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$118,000 - $147,500 - $177,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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