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Electronic Warfare Technician jobs are open across defense contractors, the military, and government agencies, at every level from entry-level technician to senior systems engineer, with specializations in signal intelligence, radar systems, and EW countermeasures. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? Do you understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission? Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical capabilities makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.
As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the future of Air Force Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and broader Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Your customers will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skill set into areas like cognitive EW. Grow your skills by merging MBSE and agile software development to create software-driven EW systems. Join our team and create the future of cognitive EW in the U.S. Air Force.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 4+ years of experience in systems engineering
- Experience with Cameo, including plugins and automations
- Knowledge of systems engineering disciplines applied to software development projects
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to discover requirements, analyze designs, and communicate with stakeholders
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Air Force Test and Evaluation (T&E) processes and activities
- Knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare systems and operations
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree in a related Engineering field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? Do you understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission? Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical capabilities makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.
As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the future of Air Force Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and broader Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Your customers will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skill set into areas like cognitive EW. Grow your skills by merging MBSE and agile software development to create software-driven EW systems. Join our team and create the future of cognitive EW in the U.S. Air Force.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 4+ years of experience in systems engineering
- Experience with Cameo, including plugins and automations
- Knowledge of systems engineering disciplines applied to software development projects
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to discover requirements, analyze designs, and communicate with stakeholders
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Air Force Test and Evaluation (T&E) processes and activities
- Knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare systems and operations
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree in a related Engineering field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Who's Hiring
- BAE Systems USA11
- Lockheed Martin10
- Booz Allen Hamilton10
- CACI International8
- Raytheon7
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electronic warfare technician jobs.
- Active DoD security clearance, typically Secret or Top Secret
- Experience maintaining or operating radar, jamming, or EW countermeasure systems
- Associate degree or military technical training in electronics, avionics, or related field
- Proficiency with electronic test equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation and technical manual interpretation
- Experience with signal intelligence, frequency management, or electronic warfare planning tools
Tips for Your Electronic Warfare Technician Job Search
List your clearance level prominently
Electronic warfare roles almost always require an active security clearance, so put your clearance level and polygraph status at the top of your resume. Hiring managers filter on this before reading anything else, and buried clearance details cost you interviews.
Translate military experience into civilian language
If you held a 29-series or similar MOS, your experience is directly relevant, but civilian hiring managers won't decode military jargon. Rewrite your resume using terms like radar frequency management, jamming system maintenance, and electronic countermeasures testing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electronic warfare technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by platform and system type
Electronic warfare technician roles vary significantly by domain: airborne, surface, subsurface, or ground-based. Filtering your search by platform type, such as fixed-wing aircraft or naval vessels, helps you find openings where your hands-on system experience is a direct match.
Prepare for technical scenario questions
Interviews for these roles frequently involve troubleshooting scenarios, like diagnosing signal interference on a jammer or tracing a fault in a radar warning receiver. Walk through your diagnostic process out loud, naming specific test equipment like spectrum analyzers and power meters you've used.
Negotiate relocation support when clearance is required
Many electronic warfare technician positions are tied to specific installation sites where classified systems are housed. Employers expecting cleared candidates to relocate often have relocation packages available, but they're rarely advertised. Ask directly during the offer stage.
Electronic Warfare Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electronic warfare technicians?
BAE Systems USA, Lockheed Martin, and Booz Allen Hamilton are hiring the most electronic warfare technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Maryland, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Most openings at these employers are tied to active defense programs and require an existing clearance.
How many electronic warfare technician jobs are remote?
About 44% of electronic warfare technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and classified nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are EW analysis, modeling and simulation, and program support roles that don't require direct system access.
How do you become an electronic warfare technician?
Most electronic warfare technicians start with a military background in an electronics or signals-related occupational specialty, which provides both the technical training and the security clearance most employers require. Civilians can enter through an associate degree or vocational program in electronics technology, followed by an entry-level defense contractor role that sponsors clearance processing. Certifications in electronics, RF systems, or specific platform training courses strengthen your candidacy at every stage.
How do you get hired as an electronic warfare technician with little experience?
Entry-level candidates without military experience can target defense contractor roles specifically advertised as clearance-sponsoring positions, which are designed for candidates who meet the baseline requirements but don't yet hold a clearance. Emphasizing hands-on coursework with RF equipment, troubleshooting labs, or any internship involving test and measurement tools helps your application stand out when direct EW experience is thin.
What does the electronic warfare technician interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your clearance status and technical background, followed by one or two technical interviews with engineers or program leads who ask hands-on troubleshooting and system-specific questions. Some employers include a practical assessment involving schematic reading or fault diagnosis. Cleared positions may also involve a facility visit and an additional review by a program security officer before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to electronic warfare technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electronic warfare technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your clearance level, platform experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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