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System Engineer (EW SME)

RealmOne
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Brief

ELINT and EW systems

Job Description

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are searching for talented individuals who provide intelligence, engineering, and mission management expertise for the Government. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer supports the design, analysis, and sustainment of ground-based ELINT, EW, and SIGINT systems, working with intelligence analysts, engineers, and operators to characterize adversary electronic orders of battle, analyze threat radar systems, and assess blue force detection and interception capabilities. Responsibilities include system and subsystem analysis, architecture decomposition, requirements and algorithm development, integration, verification, and lifecycle support, as well as researching and applying advanced RF signal processing and machine learning-based classification techniques. The role collaborates across multi-functional teams to improve CONOPS, CONEMP, and TTPs, supports all phases of SIGINT operations, conducts technical analysis of foreign threat systems, develops countermeasures, and provides engineering guidance, training, and resource management while ensuring timely execution and staying current with SIGINT and EW technology advancements.

The Systems Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

Requirements:

MUST HAVE

  • Expertise in electronic warfare systems and operations, including jamming, deception, and exploitation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to represent PL SSW at industry events and conferences.
  • Ability to translate Army Capability Manager requirements into actionable goals and system requirements necessary to develop effective collection strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases and software applications for EW operations.
  • Experience developing presentations for support activities and/or higher headquarters to summarize results of actions against predetermined plans, current status or plans, progress, deficiencies, and outstanding accomplishments.
  • Experience with conducting analysis, subsystem analysis, architecture/subsystem decomposition, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of ground based ELINT and EW systems.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of supporting technologies including pulse detectors, de-interleaving, pulse descriptor word generation and spectrum survey strategies associated with counter Radar operations.
  • Understands and can follow development operations procedures such as source control, change management and release planning for algorithm or other necessary software developments associated with the Government's research.

Preferred:

  • Proficiency in X-Midas, MATLAB, Python, and other relevant software tools.
  • Experience with GEOINT, MASINT, technical signals exploitation, modeling, and simulation.
  • Expertise in geolocation, intelligence reporting, and commonly used analysis tool suites.
  • Experience with JEL, JICD4.2, remote ops, and systems integration.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
  • Experience working with government and military customers.
  • Preference of MS or Ph.d in electrical engineering or similar field.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in electrical engineering or similar field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with SIGINT

Position requires active Security Clearance

Pay Range: 100,000-160,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

  • Healthcare Coverage Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
  • Retirement Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
  • Paid Time Off More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
  • Career Growth Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
  • MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

  • RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
  • Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
  • RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
  • RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30 active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


 

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