Communications Software Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, integration, and deployment of resilient tactical communications systems for autonomous precision strike munitions.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Communications & RF)
Builds
Secure tactical datalinks, SATCOM capabilities, and S-band inter-munition mesh networks for the Anthem munition system.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / RF Engineering
Required skills
RF Engineering, Software Engineering, embedded systems, S-band communications, waveform optimization, link budget analysis, electronic warfare resilience, software-defined radios (SDRs), tactical networking protocols, distributed mesh networking, system integration, RF troubleshooting.
Preferred skills
AFATDS/AXS integration, Army sensor-to-shooter architectures, Variable Message Format (VMF), Link 16, autonomous weapons systems, loitering munitions, U.S. Space Force communications architectures, Special Access Programs (SAP). (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-94-F6D-communications-software-engineer)
Technologies
S-band, SATCOM, SDRs, tactical networking protocols, mesh networking, GCS interfaces.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize tactical communications architectures; develop resilient SATCOM capabilities for airborne assets; architect S-band inter-munition communications; integrate SDRs and RF subsystems into hardware platforms; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on system integration and testing; partner with DoD stakeholders for interoperability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
