About the Job
HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The Principal Electronic Warfare Engineer is a key role focusing on Electronic Warfare hardware and software development. This position requires a deep understanding and experience in product development, particularly in real-time signal processing, radar systems, and embedded software. The role involves significant responsibilities including design, evaluation, testing, and reporting.
Job Summary
The Principal Electronic Warfare Engineer will:
- Review product concept designs to ensure a high probability of mission success.
- Assess developmental product functional specifications to verify performance criteria.
- Identify and manage the development of algorithms necessary to implement electronic warfare solutions.
- Develop structures for EW systems that integrate both hardware and software components.
- Design secure embedded systems, incorporating cybersecurity protocols such as encryption and anti-tamper technologies while complying with defense system standards.
- Implement and develop digital firmware and FPGA programming for real-time systems focused on signal processing.
- Develop algorithms for signal detection, identification, and jamming, utilizing techniques like adaptive filtering and electronic attack strategies.
- Supervise testing of algorithms in simulation environments to refine system designs.
- Innovate strategies and technologies to safeguard friendly assets from electronic attacks.
- Mentor junior engineers in electronic warfare techniques and technologies.
- Advise management on advancements in electronic warfare systems and related technologies.
Experience & Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electronics & Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the development of electronic warfare and cybersecurity systems.
Key Skills
- Collaboration with project management teams.
- Development and management of electronic warfare systems.
- Capability to mentor and train junior engineers.
- Strong understanding of radar and missile system capabilities.
- Architecture development for simulation models and software.
By driving technological advancement and ensuring the success of electronic warfare solutions, the Principal Electronic Warfare Engineer at HALCON plays a vital role in maintaining the company's commitment to quality and responsiveness to customer needs.
