Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems (R5623)
Core
Lead the design, integration, and optimization of mission-critical communication systems for next-generation autonomous aircraft operating in contested environments.
Role type
Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems
Builds
Next-generation autonomous aircraft with secure, low-latency data links and sensor fusion capabilities
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous aviation, RF/SATCOM systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF systems design, satellite communications (SATCOM), tactical data links (Link-16, CDL), sensor integration, software-defined radio (SDR), secure encrypted data transmission, aerospace data bus standards (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429), system architecture definition, flight testing validation
Preferred skills
AI-enhanced signal processing, sensor fusion for ISR, low-observable (stealth) communications architectures, electronic warfare (EW) mitigation, DoD/intelligence community mission support
Technologies
Link-16, CDR, SDR, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, SATCOM
Responsibilities
Lead development and integration of data links and secure communication architectures; Define system-level requirements for RF, SATCOM, optical, and SDR systems; Optimize low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer; Ensure seamless connectivity between aircraft, command centers, and satellite networks; Develop AI-driven sensor fusion algorithms; Collaborate with avionics, software, and autonomy teams; Validate performance through simulation and flight testing; Work with DoD stakeholders on compliance and cybersecurity standards
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
