RF Engineer / RF Technician - Ground Control Station (m/f/d)
Core
Design, integrate, and validate robust RF systems for military UAV platforms, delivering secure communications and electronic warfare capability in contested environments.
Role type
RF Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Secure communication and electronic warfare systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, RF Engineering
Required skills
RF system design, SDR integration, antenna system integration, RF propagation modeling, link budget calculation, EMC/EMI mitigation, military standards compliance, RF test equipment operation, RF simulation tools
Preferred skills
Civil UAV certification knowledge, German language proficiency
Technologies
SDRs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, HFSS, CST, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Select, design, and integrate RF hardware including SDRs, antennas, filters, LNAs, power amplifiers, and front-end modules; Define system-level requirements and ensure RF systems meet performance, environmental, and regulatory standards; Develop robust communication architectures for UAV command, control, telemetry, and payload data transfer; Support the design and integration of electronic warfare functions such as signal detection, jamming, spoofing, and RF hardening; Perform RF simulations, link budget calculations, and range performance modeling; Work with mechanical and systems engineers on antenna placement, EMC/EMI mitigation, and SWaP optimization; Evaluate and qualify COTS and custom RF components for use in military platforms; Plan and execute lab testing, range validation, and flight trials of RF systems; Ensure compliance with NATO STANAGs, MIL standards (e.g. MIL-STD-461, 464, 810), and relevant frequency allocation regulations; Contribute to safety, reliability, and certification documentation, including SC-Light UAS or equivalent pathways where applicable
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
