Senior Lead Engineer Electronic Warfare and Survivability
On-site · Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Senior Lead Engineer Electronic Warfare and Survivability to drive sensor integration and tactical capability development for the UCAV program. Define sensor fusion and cueing strategies across EO/IR Targeting Systems, Radar Warning Receivers, and multifunctional radar to generate a unified Tactical Situational Picture. Establish CONOPS and pre-mission workflows, including EW library/mission data file generation, threat library population, and sensor configuration. Define cross-sensor cueing logic, translate operational threat scenarios into sensor requirements, and lead trade studies on sensor tasking and prioritization. Mentor and provide technical leadership to sensor and SW engineering teams; collaborate with platform, autonomy, mission systems, and flight test teams to ensure sensor behavior aligns with mission objectives. Requires Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of EW/sensor/mission systems experience; deep knowledge of EW, RWR, radar, EO/IR sensors; experience with multi-sensor fusion, pre-mission planning, and CONOPS.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in EW, sensor systems, or mission systems engineering, preferably on airborne platforms
- Deep understanding of EW principles, RWR operation, radar systems, and EO/IR sensor capabilities
- Proven experience defining multi-sensor fusion and cueing architectures
- Experience with pre-mission planning and EW library/mission data file generation
- Strong knowledge of threat systems (red force assets), their signatures, and engagement envelopes
- Experience authoring CONOPS and operational requirements for complex defense systems
- Familiar with the kill chain (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess) and how sensors support each phase
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