Subject Matter Expert; Guardian Radar Specialist-Senior

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

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AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Subject Matter Expert (Guardian Radar Specialist)-Senior. The salary range of this position is $ – $ and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

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• Provides safety critical engineering services for the Atlantic Test Range Guardian systems
• Supports the design, development, documentation and testing of all components that make up the Guardian System Software Suite, Military Command and Control System
• Assists the Guardian software development team in evaluating Guardian UAV Detect and Avoid System
• Applies tactical knowledge to support Guardian customer training objectives, software test activities and regression test cycles
• Conducts Guardian subject matter research, analysis, correlation, assessments and troubleshooting to include reporting
• Assists in the development/maintenance of sensor coverage files based on sensor performance and siting specifics
• Participates as a voting member of the Guardian Change Control Board (CCB)
• Develops/Maintains Guardian training documentation materials
• Participates in Guardian on‑site surveys and installations

• BS/BA Degree
• 8 years of relevant work experience
• 8 years of experience with Military Command and Control
• Experience with Special Use Airspace (SUA)
• Experience with Air Traffic Control as a military service member
• Experience with Control Tower & Airfield Operations
• The ability to effectively organize, prioritize, schedule and complete tasking across several efforts
• Experience using the documentation management tool Share Point
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Experience with Air Traffic Control Facility Management (instructor, curriculum development, facility and procedure oversight, inspection, post‑incident investigation, reporting, etc.)
• Experience with radars systems (performance and functional implementation, Sensor Systems, Data Processing, Display Systems, etc.)
• Experience supporting UAS platforms
• Experience performing software testing and training
• Experience developing training curriculum
• College level education in Aviation including Unmanned Systems

Candidates must demonstrate a customer‑focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard‑working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team‑oriented culture.

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.

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