{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"98bb3cb3ce8c8d205cd9acf5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/98bb3cb3ce8c8d205cd9acf5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/98bb3cb3ce8c8d205cd9acf5","title":"EW Architect","description":"CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.CX2 is looking for a EW Architect who is one part EW guru, one part model & simulation wrangler and one part tech evangelist to help us sell our vision of next generation electronic warfare to the Pentagon and broader EW community.This individual will be responsible for helping us to define our products in the broader context of the Pentagon’s warfighting and procurement enterprise including interfacing with force capability planners, wargaming and simulation experts and requirements working groups. They will help us shape the Pentagon’s thinking and later roadmaps and budget programming requests as we seek to create new EW Programs of Record for the unique capabilities we are creating.Overall Qualifications10 years experience working with complex EW or RF sensing programs on the acquisition sideExperience working with force capability planning, modeling & simulationUnderstands Pentagon budgeting and how programs “Cross the Acquisition Valley of Death”MS/PhD preferred in a related fieldCurrently possess a US Secret Security Clearance; Top Secret preferredExperience working with program execution offices (PEOs) and Defense RFPsUnderstanding of modeling & simulation and wargaming simulations such as suppressor, brawler and other toolsFirm understanding of modern and legacy EW systems and how they are employedKnowledge of enemy EW, radar and Comm systems and doctrine as to how they are employedExposure to autonomous systems and their deployment on the battlefieldBackground in modern modeling & simulation tools including factor space (Monte Carlo) methods as well as gaming environments such as Steam and UnrealSignificant (5-10 years) experience with analysis of alternatives and trade studies, MOE and MOP analysisBe able to support program formation stage and evangelism inside the pentagon, labs, DARPA, and other agenciesExposure to the PPBE process including milestone A, milestone B, analysis of alternatives and how programs move from the lab to the FYDP/POM (force planning roadmaps)Additional RequirementsAbility to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlinesPreferred QualificationsMembership/participation in AOCSpeak fluent justification book (J-Book)OODA loop understandingPassion for building, tinkering with and flying dronesITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR hereWhat We OfferCompetitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental401K enrollment at 90 daysGenerous PTO + most Federal Holidays observedProfessional growth and development opportunitiesCollaborative and inclusive work environmentAccess to the latest tools and technologiesHigh levels of responsibility and autonomyProfessional growth and development opportunitiesAccess to the hardest problems in electronic warfareCX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.Equal Opportunity Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacyExact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.","company":"Cx2","rawCompany":"cx2","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-22T19:01:57.926Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EW Architect","description":"CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. 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