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Electronic Warfare (EW) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Job Type: (1099 Consultant)
Travel: Occasional
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Position Overview
The Valar Group (a division of Sumaria Systems) is seeking highly experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support a potential U.S. Air Force initiative involving the collection, analysis, and operational application of flight data from aircraft and weapons systems. This is a 1099 consulting opportunity.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Electronic Warfare practitioner with hands-on operational or engineering expertise supporting airborne EW systems, mission planning, threat analysis, or developmental and operational test activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, capabilities, and operational employment.
- Support the collection, interpretation, and analysis of operational aircraft and weapons system data.
- Evaluate EW system performance, mission effectiveness, and threat responses.
- Provide technical recommendations supporting Air Force test organizations and acquisition stakeholders.
- Assist with mission planning, system integration, and capability assessments.
- Collaborate with government engineers, operators, and program offices to develop technical solutions.
- Prepare technical reports, briefings, and recommendations for government customers.
- Support developmental and operational testing activities as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Aviation, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent military/industry experience).
- 10 years of Electronic Warfare experience supporting DoD programs.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with airborne Electronic Warfare systems.
- Strong understanding of RF spectrum operations, Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and Electronic Support (ES).
- Experience supporting military aircraft or weapon systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Former Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Electronic Warfare Engineer, Mission Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, or Operational Flight Test professional.
- Experience supporting U.S. Air Force, AFLCMC, AFRL, Air Force Test Center, or other DoD test organizations.
- Experience supporting developmental or operational flight testing.
- Knowledge of airborne sensors, avionics, radar systems, RF systems, and mission systems integration.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Skills
- Electronic Warfare (EW)
- EMSO
- RF Systems
- Radar Systems
- Threat Analysis
- Mission Systems
- Airborne Sensors
- Flight Test
- Operational Test & Evaluation
- Electronic Attack (EA)
- Electronic Protection (EP)
- Electronic Support (ES)
- Spectrum Operations
- Signal Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Technical Writing
- DoD Acquisition
- Systems Engineering
Why Join The Valar Group?
The Valar Group is a division of Sumaria Systems, we support some of the nation's most critical defense programs by providing innovative technical solutions and exceptional talent to our government customers. As an Electronic Warfare SME, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to next-generation Air Force capabilities while working alongside experienced engineers, operators, and technical leaders on high-impact national defense initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Valar Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.