Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for Expert Radar Brouillage (Electronic Warfare Jamming Specialist)

🎯 Role Definition

As our Expert in Radar Brouillage, you will be the technical authority for all aspects of radar electronic attack (EA) systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in radar theory, signal processing, and electronic warfare techniques to architect, model, and validate sophisticated jamming and deception solutions. This senior-level role involves leading complex technical projects, mentoring fellow engineers, and interfacing directly with program management and customers to define requirements and deliver cutting-edge capabilities that protect our assets and ensure operational dominance in contested environments. Your work will directly influence the next generation of electronic warfare technology.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

Principal Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer
Senior Radar Signal Processing Engineer
RF Systems Architect

Advancement To:

Chief Systems Engineer (Electronic Warfare)
Technical Fellow or Distinguished Engineer
Director of EW Systems Development

Lateral Moves:

Senior Research Scientist (EW/RF)
Systems Engineering Program Manager

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

Spearhead the conceptualization, design, and architecture of advanced radar jamming and electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems from requirement analysis through to system integration.
Develop and implement sophisticated jamming techniques, including noise, deception, and Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) based strategies, to defeat a wide range of radar systems (e.g., pulse, CW, pulse-Doppler, MMW, AESA).
Lead the modeling and simulation (M&S) of complex electronic warfare scenarios to analyze and predict system performance against diverse radar threats in realistic operational environments.
Define system-level and sub-system requirements for hardware, software, and firmware components of the jamming system, ensuring a cohesive and optimized design.
Conduct in-depth analysis of foreign and domestic radar threat systems to identify vulnerabilities and devise effective electronic attack (EA) countermeasures.
Design and execute comprehensive test and evaluation plans for jamming systems in laboratory, anechoic chamber, and open-air range settings.
Analyze vast datasets collected during testing and field trials to validate system performance, diagnose anomalies, and recommend design enhancements.
Develop and refine advanced signal processing algorithms for threat detection, identification, classification, and real-time countermeasure response generation.
Author and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test procedures, and analysis reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a cross-functional team of engineers specializing in RF, digital hardware, software, and systems engineering.
Collaborate with RF/microwave engineers to define specifications for key components like antennas, receivers, exciters, and high-power amplifiers.
Act as the primary technical interface with customers, program managers, and business development teams, effectively communicating complex concepts and system capabilities.
Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis for system-level issues, proposing and implementing robust and effective solutions.
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in electronic warfare, radar, and signal processing, and drive the integration of innovative solutions into our product roadmap.
Participate in and lead formal design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), presenting technical details and defending design decisions to a panel of peers and experts.
Define and manage the technical baseline for the jamming system, ensuring all changes are rigorously evaluated, documented, and controlled.
Support the integration and testing of the jamming system onto its host platform (e.g., aircraft, naval vessel, ground vehicle), ensuring seamless interoperability.
Develop custom scripts and software tools in MATLAB, Python, or C++ to automate data analysis, system simulation, and performance evaluation tasks.
Evaluate and recommend third-party hardware and software solutions, conducting trade studies to determine the optimal approach for system development.
Prepare and present compelling technical proposals, white papers, and briefings to secure new business and communicate research findings.
Ensure all design and development activities comply with stringent industry standards, military specifications, and security protocols.

Secondary Functions

Support ad-hoc data requests and exploratory data analysis.
Contribute to the organization's data strategy and roadmap.
Collaborate with business units to translate data needs into engineering requirements.
Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies within the data engineering team.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

Expertise in Electronic Warfare (EW): Deep, theoretical, and practical knowledge of electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and electronic support (ES), with a specialization in radar jamming and deception techniques.
Radar Systems & Theory: Comprehensive understanding of various radar types, antenna theory, wave propagation, and signal processing chains (e.g., MTI, MTD, SAR).
Signal Processing: Advanced proficiency in digital signal processing (DSP) for radar and communications systems, including filter design, FFT, spectral analysis, and algorithm development.
Modeling & Simulation: Extensive experience using MATLAB/Simulink for developing high-fidelity models of radar-jammer interactions and system performance analysis.
Programming & Scripting: Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ for algorithm implementation, data analysis, and test automation.
RF/Microwave Principles: Solid understanding of RF hardware components, link budgets, cascade analysis, and the effects of the RF environment on system performance.
DRFM Technology: In-depth knowledge of Digital Radio Frequency Memory architecture, applications, and limitations in modern EW systems.
Systems Engineering: Proficiency in the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, and verification/validation (V&V).
Test Equipment: Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment such as vector signal analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, and network analyzers.
FPGA/HDL Knowledge: Familiarity with VHDL or Verilog and the role of FPGAs in real-time signal processing and high-speed digital design for EW systems.

Soft Skills

Analytical & Critical Thinking: Exceptional ability to dissect complex problems, analyze multifaceted data, and derive logical, evidence-based conclusions.
Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive projects to successful completion.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex technical information to both expert and non-expert audiences.
Problem-Solving: A proactive and creative approach to overcoming technical challenges and finding innovative solutions.
Collaboration: A strong team player who can work effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Autonomy & Initiative: Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks and driving them forward.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in a relevant technical discipline.

Preferred Education:

Master's of Science (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.).

Relevant Fields of Study:

Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Systems Engineering
Physics

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range: 10-15+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in electronic warfare, radar systems design, or a closely related signal processing field.

Preferred:

Direct experience designing and testing radar jamming systems and techniques.
An active or recent Secret or Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance is highly desirable and may be required for this position.