Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

Electronic Warfare SME

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 8/1/27
 MAG Aerospace

MAG Aerospace

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates ISR aircraft and UAS services

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in SIGINT and electronic warfare operations is required.
  • Recent engineering assignments supporting the design, development, and acquisition of electronic warfare systems are required.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering technical and technical management processes is required.
  • Ability to work on multifunctional teams is required.
  • Experience developing Concepts of Operations and/or Concepts of Employment is required.
  • Experience developing systems engineering requirements, including Systems Requirements Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, and System/Subsystem Design Descriptions, is required.
  • Experience participating in critical program information assessments and Risk Management Framework activities is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field is required; four additional years of directly relevant technical experience may substitute for education.
  • The candidate must meet position-specific physical and medical requirements and comply with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Exercise strong knowledge of ELINT systems and subsystems to develop system and subsystem specifications necessary to meet performance metrics against specified threat signals of interest.
  • Conduct analysis, subsystem analysis, architecture and subsystem decomposition, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of ground-based ELINT and electronic warfare systems.
  • Work with intelligence and electronic warfare analysts to characterize adversary electronic orders of battle, including analysis of threat radar systems and blue-force systems' ability to detect and intercept specified threats.
  • Coordinate and support all aspects of SIGINT and electronic warfare 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 electronic warfare strategies.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of multiple platforms, peripherals, and applications using applicable technologies and software engineering methodologies.
  • Apply analytical problem-solving to complex issues.
  • Lead interactions with key stakeholders to drive the design, implementation, integration, and deployment of capabilities.
  • Apply technical experience and leadership skills throughout all phases of acquisition.
  • Manage and lead cross-functional teams addressing complex programs, issues, and problems.
  • Remain abreast of applicable technical advancements and participate in technical advising with key stakeholders.
  • Develop approaches to solve analytical problems and document methodologies.
  • Submit suggestions for new opportunities and report user and customer problems.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master of Science or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field is preferred.
  • Experience with GEOINT, MASINT, technical signals exploitation, modeling and simulation is preferred.
  • Expertise in geolocation, intelligence reporting, and commonly used analysis tool suites is preferred.
  • Experience with JEL, TIDE, JICD, remote operations, and systems integration is preferred.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions is preferred.
  • Experience working with government and military customers is preferred.

MAG Aerospace provides aerial surveillance and situational awareness services using a fleet of over 200 manned and unmanned aircraft. The company operates and maintains these aircraft while integrating communication and intelligence systems to collect and deliver real-time data to federal, international, and commercial clients. Unlike many competitors that focus solely on hardware or software, MAG manages the entire process from flight operations and maintenance to technical training and global mission support. Its goal is to enhance the operational effectiveness of its customers by providing a complete, end-to-end solution for gathering and analyzing information from the air.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woodbridge, Virginia

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Space Force analytics work expands into Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
  • Specialty aviation niches like wildfire, law enforcement, and rescue deepen recurring demand.
  • AI-enabled airborne surveillance partnerships can become new commercial ISR products.

What critics are saying

  • Defense contract recompetes or protests can remove major Space Force revenue.
  • Fleet grounding, maintenance failures, or accidents immediately halt ISR delivery.
  • Prime contractors can bundle similar capabilities and squeeze MAG into subcontractor status.

What makes MAG Aerospace unique

  • Operates 200+ manned and unmanned special mission aircraft globally.
  • Combines ISR operations with C5ISR integration, training, and technical services.
  • Supports federal, international, civilian, and commercial customers across six continents.

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