{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b0e3e4abbc6f2e5936c72986","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0e3e4abbc6f2e5936c72986","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0e3e4abbc6f2e5936c72986","title":"DEW Systems Engineer","description":"Minimum Years of Experience\nMinimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or related discipline (MS/PhD preferred).\n\nMinimum 3+ years of directly relevant experience in directed energy systems with laser/RF/HPM modeling focus.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in physics-based modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent platforms).\n\nExperience supporting defense, intelligence, or national security programs.\n\nActive TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nDeep expertise in laser physics, electromagnetics, RF/HPM effects, and energy propagation.\n\nExperience with system design, physics-based modeling, and simulation of complex defense architectures.\n\nStrong understanding of the global directed energy capability landscape and adversary developments.\n\nExceptional technical writing, documentation, and briefing skills.\n\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a highly specialized Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in laser, RF, and high-power microwave (HPM) modeling to directly support the MSIC DEW team.\n\nThis is a senior-level, technical leadership role requiring recognized expertise in directed energy systems, global technology trends, and foreign capability development. 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