AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Systems Engineer (IPT Lead)-Journeyman to support Digital and Electro Magnetic Spectrum. The salary range of this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

Point Mugu, California:  To learn more about the Point Mugu surrounding area, please click here: https://visitoxnard.com/.

A typical day as a Systems Engineer (IPT Lead)-Journeyman may include:

• Serves as a Functional and Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electronic warfare threats, the AN/ALQ 260 self-contained expendable digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) jammer, radar data and test and evaluation
• Integrates intelligence functions to create a feedback loop where systems collect intelligence that improves their effectiveness while simultaneously supporting broader air warfare operations
• Writes and updates intermediate and final technical documents including system requirements and design specifications/documents, white papers and engineering notes
• Leads project-related meetings (milestone reviews, status, design, etc.)
• Hosts and conducts technical meetings/teleconferences
• Performs requirements analysis and management
• Develops system architecture design
• Supports specialized technical areas
• Integrates EW payload
• Performs Cloud engineering
• Conducts tests and evaluation
• Counters Electronic Warfare threats
• Mitigates radar threats
• Conducts counter-counter measures
• Manages threat library
• Works independently in a team environment or leads a small team
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written and listening) when engaging with staff/customers and preforms organizational level communications for both formal and informal circumstances
• Travels up to 25% to perform daily responsibilities-Some travel within the Continental United States required

Must-haves:

• MS/MA Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline: Additional 4 years of relevant work experience with a BS Degree may qualify
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working as an F-35 Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead
• Knowledge of F-35 EW system architecture design
• Experience with EW software architecture and sensors
• Experience of requirements analysis & management
• Experience with Cloud engineering
• Experience with radar threat mitigation
• Experience with counter-counter measures
• Experience with threat library management
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs such as MS Project, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Experience with communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written and listening) when engaging with staff/customers and performing organizational level communications for both formal and informal circumstances
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance-Secret Clearance required to start
   

Desired Skills:

• Engineering Degree 
• Experience with MBSE
• Experience in SYSML

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.