Deployed Field Service Engineer - Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS)

BAE Systems Plc•Nashua, NH

55d

About The Position

The DEWS is a Threat Warning (TW) and Threat Response (TR) system used to increase survivability of the host aircraft against RF and IR controlled missile threats. The TW capability comprised of Radar Warning (RW) and Missile Warning (MW) integrates information gained via the platform receiving capability with information gained from the RW and MW capabilities and uses the fused information to select the optimum countermeasure response. Detected threats are defeated by the TR system by providing on-platform countermeasures by utilization of selected techniques that deny usage or by sufficiently delaying the threat weapons utilizing its own platform Countermeasure (CM) dispensing capability. The TR capability is partitioned such that its performance can be upgraded via software and firmware changes loaded using a standard memory loader verifier and mission data accepted via the Programmer Loader/Verifier (PLV) Ethernet (compiled by a mission planning system). The TW has capability to store limited mission data in a memory medium such that it is retained during prosecution of the mission but can be erased upon mission completion or replaced during mission prosecution. Preloaded Mission Data Files (MDF) and the above mission data are referred to here-in-after as MDF unless otherwise indicated. The DEWS is a ground-to-air, air-to-air warning and protection system for fixed wing aircraft which can detect threats and providing self-protection. The DEWS is designed to detect and declare potentially lethal threats presence, discriminate against false targets, provide the pilot of situational awareness, and provide signal jamming and dispensing of expendable countermeasures as defined in the MDF. Experienced RFEW Qualified Field Service Engineers to support operations and maintenance of the Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS) for an initial training period in the New Hampshire Canal Street facility. DEWS is being developed by BAE Systems for the prime customer for use on the F-15 Aircraft. The DEWS Field Service Representative (FSR) will perform troubleshooting and support maintenance and logistics operations for the DEWS Systems on the F-15 aircraft. After the initial one-year training period, the DEWS FSR will be stationed primarily at OCONUS locations for a duration of one to five years per deployment. The individual will be expected to have system level knowledge for all DEWS hardware, software, and firmware. It is anticipated that the individual will spend a minimum of 45 days at the DEWS Systems Integration Lab (SIL) in Nashua, NH prior to deployment to the field location. The DEWS Field Service Engineer will support the Boeing Company Electronic Systems Integration Lab (ESIL) bench integration and aircraft integration testing as required to resolve any problems (Hardware, software, firmware) associated with the BAE Systems DEWS test equipment. Must have strong customer communications skills and EW SIL Laboratory experience. Strong/Exceptional RF EW Systems knowledge and Radar Warning (RW) & Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Experience Required. It is anticipated that the Principal Field Engineer will also travel in support the DEWS F15 Electronic Warfare sustainment requirements at multiple customer and operational sites or as required by the DEWS Engineering and Sustainment Program Manager. Program required Business Travel forecasted to be approximately 100% after the initial year.

Requirements

Candidate must have a current Secret clearance and be SAR eligible
10 years of RF, EW Experience and Knowledge; or BSEE and six years of applicable electronics experience in lieu of BSEE degree. Proficient using Electronics Test Equipment.
Associate degree or US military training/experience and four years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of EW Systems
Demonstrated ability to independently provide technical assistance on classified platforms with limited to no supervision.
Highly attentive to detail
Knowledge of F-15
Electronics Maintenance/Troubleshooting Experience
Customer Focused-Team Oriented
Flight Test Avionics Background and Experience
Experienced in hardware and software systems integration
Flexible Travel Schedule: 100% Travel Requirement
US Passport or qualified to obtain passport

Nice To Haves

Current/previous SAP access and clearance or clean background to obtain.
F-15 Avionics/EW background and experience
RF EW system operation and integration
Ability to debug/isolate/understand hardware issues.
Ability to debug/isolate/understand Operational Flight Program (SW) issues.
Knowledge of RF receivers and transmitters, countermeasures & platform integration
Familiarity with threat radar emitters

Responsibilities

perform troubleshooting
support maintenance and logistics operations for the DEWS Systems on the F-15 aircraft
support the Boeing Company Electronic Systems Integration Lab (ESIL) bench integration and aircraft integration testing as required to resolve any problems (Hardware, software, firmware) associated with the BAE Systems DEWS test equipment

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.