Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare SME
MAG Aerospace
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary
MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide subject matter expertise in ensuring PL SSW delivery of critical intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities. This position is in support of ongoing and future prototyping efforts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensor to Soldier worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Exercise a strong knowledge of ELINT systems and subsystems to develop system and subsystem specifications necessary for meeting performance metrics against a given set of threat signals of interest.
Conduct analysis, subsystem analysis, architecture/subsystem decomposition, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of ground based ELINT and EW systems.
Working with intel and electronic warfare analysts to characterize adversary electronic orders of battle to include specific analysis on threat radar systems and blue force system’s ability to detect and intercept a given set of threats.
Coordinate and support all aspects of SIGINT and EW operations, including planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, and reporting associated with PL SSW products.
Translate Army operational requirements into actionable goals and system requirements necessary to develop effective collection and EW strategies.
Responsible for the leadership of design, development, and implementation of multiple platforms, peripherals, and applications using a range of applicable technologies software engineering methodologies.
Applies strong analytical problem solving for complex issues
Effectively leads interactions with key stakeholders to drive the design, implementation, integration, and deployment of capabilities.
Applies technical experience and leadership skills throughout all phases of acquisition.
Effectively manages and leads cross-functional teams, addressing complex programs, issues, and problems.
Remains abreast of all applicable technical advancements and participates in technical advising with key stakeholders.
Develops approaches to solve analytical problems and documents methodologies.
Submits suggestions for new opportunities and reports user/customer problems.
Requirements
Clearance: TS/SCI.
15+ years of experience in SIGINT and EW operations.
Recent engineering assignments supporting design, development, and acquisition of EW systems.
Familiarity with systems engineering technical and technical management processes.
Ability to work on multi-functional teams.
Experience with developing and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and/or Concept of Employment (CONEMP).
Experience with developing systems engineering requirements, to include, but not limited to Systems Requirements Documents (SRD), System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS), and System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD).
Experience with participating in critical program information (CPI) assessments and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
Preferred:
BS (MS or Ph.D. preferred) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or similar field.
Experience with GEOINT, MASINT, technical signals exploitation, modeling and simulation.
Expertise in geolocation, intelligence reporting, and commonly used analysis tool suites.
Experience with JEL, TIDE, JICD, remote ops, and systems integration.
Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
Experience working with government and military customers.
Education and Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree required. Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Benefits and Compensation At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $0.00 to $205000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.