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Lead Systems Engineer – Military Communications

Munich💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-07-31

Core

Define and integrate tactical datalinks and airborne communication systems for an advanced airborne platform.

Role type

Lead Systems Engineer (Military Communications)

Builds

Secure tactical communication and networking capabilities for airborne platforms

Domain

Defence / Military Communications / Tactical Datalinks

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Link 16 and MIDS terminal integration, JTIDS/MIDS message exchange, tactical network design, RF communications, waveforms, encryption, frequency hopping, anti-jam techniques, airborne antenna integration, system requirements, interface-control documents, qualification and interoperability testing

Preferred skills

Knowledge of STANAG 5516, STANAG 5522, STANAG 5602, MIL-STD-6016, Link 22, JREAP, VMF

Technologies

Link 16, MIDS/JTRS, JTIDS, STANAGs, MIL-STDs

Responsibilities

Define tactical communications and datalink architectures, Integrate Link 16 and MIDS/JTRS terminals, Support integration of further tactical links, Define requirements for antennas, radios, crypto equipment, mission computers and network-management functions, Perform link-budget, coverage, latency, throughput, interoperability and co-site interference analyses, Ensure compliance with applicable NATO standards and STANAGs, Support system integration, interoperability testing, ground testing and flight testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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