Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020)
Core
Lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station (GCS) and communication architectures for advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems.
Role type
Senior Staff Systems Engineer (Communications & GCS)
Builds
Mission-critical communication capabilities, GCS architectures, and networked systems for air and ground platforms
Domain
Defense, Military Aerospace, Communications Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, RF systems, networking, datalinks, integration, troubleshooting, activity diagrams, link budgets
Preferred skills
UAV/autonomous systems integration, MBSE (Cameo Systems Modeler), flight test, cybersecurity, contested environment operations
Technologies
RF links, SATCOM, LOS/BLOS datalinks, encryption devices, IP networking, Cameo Systems Modeler
Responsibilities
Define GCS and communication system behaviors and operational workflows; Develop and integrate communication architectures including RF links and networking infrastructure; Lead cross-functional integration between avionics, mission systems, and cybersecurity teams; Develop and validate interface definitions, network architectures, and link budgets; Support lab, field, and flight test activities to troubleshoot communication issues
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic integration focus