ACE Group is seeking a mission-driven Senior Scientist in Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) to support advanced research, modeling & simulation, test and evaluation, and system performance analysis for Navy and joint EW programs at NAS Patuxent River. This position is ideal for a senior technical leader with deep experience delivering high-impact analytical capabilities to defense and intelligence sponsors.
Active TS/SCI Required
Responsibilities
• Lead technical development and evaluation of AEA and electronic warfare capabilities across Navy platforms.
• Develop modeling, simulation, and data-driven analysis tools using Python and scientific computing.
• Design and execute test methodologies, experiment plans, and performance assessments.
• Integrate flight test, laboratory, and HITL data into system evaluations.
• Lead and mentor research teams; manage project schedules, finances, deliverables, and reporting.
• Engage with NAVAIR, NAWCAD, PMA offices, and DoD stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and technical documentation.
Requirements
• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years supporting DoD RDT&E in EW, AEA, M&S, or advanced defense systems.
• Demonstrated leadership managing research programs and sponsor communication.
• Expert Python and scientific computing abilities.
• Experience with statistical analysis, DOE, and time-series or sensor data.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Navy EW/AEA systems, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or PMA programs.
• Familiarity with RF propagation, EA/ES/EP modeling, and mission-level analysis.
• Experience in AI/ML robustness testing or autonomy applied to EW systems.
• HPC, cloud analytics, or Linux experience.
ACE Group is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational applications of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal and company operational and acquisition experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, yet lethal and survivable weapons systems.
Our logo captures who we are and what we do. To define who we are, we take our colors from the flag of the United States of America, to which we pledge our allegiance. From the iconic white scarf of the WW I Ace – the first aviators to employ combat effectiveness from the air – to the aiming diamond of 21st century aircraft, we employ these symbols to define what we do: We provide expert advice that is steeped in experience but remains on the leading edge of modern combat and remains steadfastly “On Target.”™
ACE Group’s business strategy attracts the most highly experienced and qualified subject matter experts in matters of military operations, policy, doctrine, and technology solutions, especially related to aviation. Just like our namesake combat Aces, a fighter pilot’s spirit surges within: We aggressively seek out the most demanding missions and accomplish them swiftly, efficiently, and successfully.
Our status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business provides our customers with flexibility in contracting options and makes us a Sub-contractor of choice to other Prime contractors. Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group: we are nimble…flexible…creative…reliable.
We are…On Target.™
