EMSO Solution Architect

EEOC

Systems Engineer design and develop RF and Electromagnetic Warfare solutions. Collaborate on defense technology projects translating mission needs into actionable designs and solutions.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBelcamp • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,800 - $257,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

translate complex radio-frequency, Electromagnetic Warfare, and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations mission needs into actionable system concepts and designs
guide the application and advancements of a reliable, proven software architecture and modular hardware approach to produce scalable signal-processing solutions and rapidly fieldable prototypes
guide systems requirements development, hardware trade analysis, integration, and test following a systems development methodology
shape how the Department of War adopts and evolves spectrum-driven technologies, from early-stage concepts and demonstrations to full integration into operational systems
adjust capability roadmaps as threats evolve, develop, and deliver solution briefs, engage with stakeholders, and highlight advancements at conferences and trade shows
mentor the engineers who will define the future battlespace and drive the next generation of RF, Electromagnetic Warfare, and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing and developing RF, Electromagnetic Warfare, or Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations solutions using software and commercial off-the-shelf hardware
Experience with systems design and documentation using MS Visio or Atlassian for task tracking and documentation
Knowledge of mission-critical systems integration, including interoperability between RF front-ends, mission-application software and hardware, signal-processing frameworks, and military systems within the Department of War environment
Knowledge of how sensing, effects, analytics, and mission applications integrate into full spectrum-operations systems
Ability to work in Agile development environments with continuous-integration and DevSecOps practices that support rapid prototyping, scalable digital-signal-processing pipelines, and accelerated delivery of fieldable RF, EW, and EMSO capabilities
Ability to establish trust, communicate effectively, and maintain strong relationships with clients, operators, mission stakeholders, and technical partners, ensuring alignment of RF, EW, and EMSO mission needs with system design and capability roadmaps
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF designElectromagnetic Warfare solutionsElectromagnetic Spectrum Operationssystems designsignal-processing frameworksAgile developmentDevSecOps practicesscalable digital-signal-processingmission-critical systems integrationhardware trade analysis

Soft Skills

mentoringeffective communicationrelationship buildingstakeholder engagementtrust establishment

Certifications

Secret clearance