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This position provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the rapid development, integration, test, and fielding of advanced Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) capabilities across airborne Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), ISR, and C4ISR mission systems.\nThe successful candidate will work alongside Government program managers, operational users, engineers, and industry partners to develop mission-focused capabilities that improve decision superiority, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and cross-platform mission integration. This position is ideal for individuals who understand both the operational employment and technical integration of advanced airborne mission systems.\nWhat You'll Do\nProvide mission engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including mission analysis, operational concept development, requirements definition, systems integration, verification, validation, and test\nAdvise Government leadership on Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) modernization strategies, mission integration, and technical risk reduction\nDevelop and evaluate operational concepts, mission threads, and concepts of employment (CONOPS) supporting EMBM capabilities\nDevelop and refine EMBM requirements, technical specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and other engineering documentation\nReview contractor engineering products, mission architecture, and technical approaches to ensure compliance with Government requirements\nSupport implementation of Open Mission Systems (OMS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (AMS GRA), and Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) standards\nSupport integration of multi-domain mission systems enabling electromagnetic spectrum awareness, sensor fusion, mission planning, and command and control\nParticipate in laboratory integration, developmental testing, operational testing, and flight test activities, including Ground Test Director duties as required\nAssess mission effectiveness, identify capability gaps, evaluate technical risks, and recommend operational and engineering improvements\nPrepare technical assessments, engineering reports, and executive briefings for senior Government leadership. \nCollaborate with Government organizations, operational users, industry partners, and system developers to rapidly transition new capabilities into operational use\nWhat You'll Bring\nBachelor’s engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline and 15 + years of experience\n An active Top Secret clearance is required\nExperience supporting DoD acquisition, mission engineering, systems engineering, or advanced technology development programs\nMinimum of 7 years supporting classified defense programs\nExperience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), ISR, C4ISR, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), or mission systems integration \nUnderstanding of mission engineering principles, mission analysis, digital mission engineering, and systems engineering processes\nKnowledge of RF systems, radar, communications, electronic attack, electronic protection, mission planning, and Air Force command and control architectures\nExperience supporting developmental, operational, and flight test activities\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior Government and military leadership\nWays to Stand Out\nExperience supporting Air Force rapid acquisition organizations, particularly Big Safari\nExperience with Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM), Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), or Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) initiatives \nFamiliarity with kill chain and kill web analysis, mission thread development, and mission-level systems integration\nExperience integrating Open Mission Systems (OMS), MOSA, UCI, and other open architecture standards across multiple airborne platforms\nPrevious experience supporting flight test, operational experimentation, or rapid capability fielding\nMilitary operational experience in Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, ISR, or airborne mission operations is highly desirable\nWhat Sets Us Apart?\nSRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.\nTotal compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $153,000 to $190,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.\nNon-Discrimination Statement\nIndividuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. 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