Electronic Warfare Engineer - Modelling & Simulation

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adelaide and Edinburgh

Job Category: Electronic Warfare and Radar

Apply your Electronic Warfare and Radar expertise to cutting-edge Australian Defence research.

Design and develop effects level RF models and simulation capabilities.

Collaborate with experienced engineers and Defence researchers to solve complex technical challenges.

Enjoy competitive remuneration, professional development and a supportive team environment.

We are seeking a talented Electronic Warfare Engineer with strong modelling, simulation and software development capabilities to join our team supporting Defence research and development.

About us

At Swordfish, we specialise in delivering transformative innovation to our Defence clients through integrated teams that combine engineering disciplines with deep Defence domain knowledge, specialist skills in applied sciences, mathematics and digital technologies.

We are passionate about applying quality engineering and embracing emerging technologies to bring innovative solutions to Defence.

Over the past 25 years, Swordfish has established a reputation for outstanding innovative R&D; and is a preferred and trusted industry partner to Defence clients. We are proudly Australian owned and operated and are committed to safeguarding our sovereignty, citizens and national interests by helping to provide Australian Defence with a capability edge.

At Swordfish, we value our people and maintaining a culture that provides a positive and impactful work experience for each person.

Job Description

What we are looking for





We are seeking a mid-level or senior engineer with Electronic Warfare (EW) and/or Radar expertise, particularly in RF modelling, to join our Electronic Warfare Modelling and Simulation team.

Working alongside Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) researchers and Swordfish engineers, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of advanced Electronic Warfare simulation capabilities used to investigate emerging technologies, evaluate EW concepts and support Defence research.

This role combines EW/Radar domain expertise, mathematical modelling and hands-on software development. You will translate complex engineering concepts into computational models and algorithms, develop and integrate simulation capabilities, and analyse the performance of EW systems in realistic scenarios.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has a strong technical foundation in radar, RF systems and/or electronic warfare.
- Enjoys modelling and complex engineering problem-solving.
- Can translate engineering concepts into software implementations.
- Values high-quality engineering practices and collaborative development.
- Is enthusiastic about Defence research and developing innovative technical solutions.

What you will do





- Engage with Defence researchers and engineering colleagues to understand EW/Radar research objectives and modelling requirements.
- Implement and integrate EW/RF models within an established software simulation setting using languages such as Python, C++, C# or MATLAB.
- Investigate and model capabilities such as radar detection and tracking, electronic attack, electronic protection and RF system performance.
- Develop simulation scenarios and undertake analysis studies to evaluate emerging EW concepts and capabilities.
- Analyse simulation outputs, verify model behaviour and communicate findings through technical reports, documentation and demonstrations.
- Research, design and develop computational models of radar, RF and electronic warfare systems.
- Collaborate with software and systems engineers on model integration, technical design and simulation architecture.
- Contribute to technical reviews, software quality and continuous improvement activities.
- For senior candidates, provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Experience

Electronic Warfare Engineering

- Demonstrated expertise in EW engineering, with experience in several of the following areas:
- Radar theory, architectures and operating principles.
- RF systems, electromagnetic propagation and antenna fundamentals.
- Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP) or Electronic Support (ES).
- Radar detection, tracking and signal analysis.
- RF system performance analysis and evaluation.

Modelling, Simulation and Mathematics

- Experience developing mathematical or computational models of RF, radar, electronic warfare or closely related sy

📌 Electronic Warfare Engineer – Modelling (Adelaide)
🏢 Swordfish
📍 Adelaide