Electronic Warfare Operator at Leidos in Chantilly, VA

Work as an integral part of a dynamic team conducting critical intelligence collection operations with advanced collection systems. This ops team received one of the Intelligence Community's highest awards and was recognized as Team of the Year by Leidos.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO) is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close-knit crew environment providing expertise in support of mission requirements. The EWO leverages their aviation and EW experience and critical-thinking prowess to develop tactics and techniques to counter emerging threats. The EWO will also work and coordinate with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate cutting-edge product development to ensure client capabilities meet current and future objectives. The EWO possesses an in-depth understanding of the key factors in aircraft survivability and combat mission planning to ensure client objectives are met. TOP SECRET/SCI clearance is required. The work schedule may be dynamic in nature. No overseas deployment is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position offers a qualified candidate the unique opportunity to make good use of years of military Electronic Warfare training and Aviation experience. Bachelor’s degree (or 2-4 years additional experience) and minimum of 8 years aviation experience in Electronic Warfare desired. Graduate of military technical training courses such as Electronic Warfare Officer, Navy Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Air Battle Manager, or Navy Airborne Early Warning School.

· Recent Operational experience.

· TS/SCI required.

DESIRED SKILLS: Experience as an Air Force EWO/WSO (RC-135,P-8, EC-130 Compass Call), Air Force Air Battle Manager (AWACS, E-2C/D), Navy ECMO/WSO (EA-6B, EA-18G), or EP-3E LABOP or EWOP. Deployed operational experience as an airborne Electronic Warfare SME is highly desired. BS or BSE desired.

Travel: ~10%. Position does not deploy outside CONUS.

Must possess an active TS/SCI with willingness to obtain a polygraph. Position requires shift work.

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Original Posting:

February 18, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.