CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2's AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. CX2 is looking for a EW Architect who is one part EW guru, one part model & simulation wrangler and one part tech evangelist to help us sell our vision of next generation electronic warfare to the Pentagon and broader EW community. This individual will be responsible for helping us to define our products in the broader context of the Pentagon's warfighting and procurement enterprise including interfacing with force capability planners, wargaming and simulation experts and requirements working groups. They will help us shape the Pentagon's thinking and later roadmaps and budget programming requests as we seek to create new EW Programs of Record for the unique capabilities we are creating.
\n Overall Qualifications10 years experience working with complex EW or RF sensing programs on the acquisition sideExperience working with force capability planning, modeling & simulationUnderstands Pentagon budgeting and how programs "Cross the Acquisition Valley of Death"MS/PhD preferred in a related fieldAbility obtain or has obtained a Top Secret Clearance in the pastExperience working with program execution offices (PEOs) and Defense RFPsUnderstanding of modeling & simulation and wargaming simulations such as suppressor, brawler and other toolsFirm understanding of modern and legacy EW and SIGINT systems and how they are employedKnowledge of enemy EW, SIGINT, radar and Comm systems and doctrine as to how they are employedExposure to autonomous systems and their deployment on the battlefieldBackground in modern modeling & simulation tools including factor space (Monte Carlo) methods as well as gaming environments such as Steam and UnrealSignificant (5-10 years) experience with analysis of alternatives and trade studies, MOE and MOP analysisBe able to support program formation stage and evangelism inside the pentagon, labs, DARPA, and other agenciesExposure to the PPBE process including milestone A, milestone B, analysis of alternatives and how programs move from the lab to the FYDP/POM (force planning roadmaps) Additional RequirementsAbility to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines. Preferred QualificationsMembership/participation in AOC Speak fluent justification book (J-Book)OODA loop understandingPassion for building, tinkering with and flying drones ITAR RequirementsTo Conform to US Government Regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. Citizen or National, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Note: Those currently on OPTs and/or H1Bs do not currently qualify for ITAR. Learn more about the ITAR here. What We OfferCompetitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dentalGenerous PTO + most Federal Holidays observedProfessional growth and development opportunitiesCollaborative and inclusive work environmentAccess to the latest tools and technologies
\n$210,000 - $250,000 a year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. \nCX2 is a next-generation defense technology company, headquartered in El Segundo, California. Our mission is to secure spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies, by building AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space. Founded by a team of veteran entrepreneurs, with backgrounds from Meta, SpaceX, Epirus and a16z, we are backed by the leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view CX2's privacy policy, please visit: https://www.cx2.com/privacy