Combat and Strategic Systems Engineer

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Evaluation Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. This vital mission-support role requires an engineer with a strong foundation in applied physics, radio frequency (RF) engineering, wireless communications, signal analysis, and rigorous RF test methods to advance Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for Electronic Warfare systems and subsystems across the system lifecycle.
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and test reports to support verification and validation of system requirements.
• Design, plan, and execute laboratory and field tests, including RF and microwave system testing.
  Configure and operate test instrumentation, RF measurement equipment, and data acquisition systems used in EW testing.
• Analyze test data and produce technical assessments and performance evaluation reports documenting system capability and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and integrated product teams (IPTs) to ensure effective test planning and execution.
• Identify technical risks, troubleshoot system anomalies, and support root cause analysis during testing events.
• Support test readiness reviews, technical reviews, and test documentation development required for DoD programs.
• Assist in maintaining test schedules and coordinating range, laboratory, and system resources required for testing.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering.

Job Requirements:

• Zero (0) to three (3) years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
• Experience supporting test engineering, integration, or verification activities within a systems engineering environment.
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare systems, RF propagation, signal analysis, or electromagnetic spectrum operations.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for technical systems.
• Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into testable verification methods.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in support of test events, field demonstrations, and integration activities.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain interim Secret clearance to start. Final Secret Clearance is required.