Staff RF Engineer
Core
Architect, design, integrate, and test communications networks and waveforms for autonomous and human-operated systems, focusing on C2 (Command and Control) and air defense capabilities.
Role type
Staff RF Engineer (Defense/Air Defense)
Builds
Networked sensors, effectors, UAVs, ground vehicles, weapons systems, and C2 systems for air defense.
Domain
Defense, Air Defense, Tactical Networking, RF Systems
Required skills
RF circuit design, RF propagation, link budget design, wireless tactical networking, system architecture, avionics integration, EMI/EMC compliance, RF test equipment operation, Python for test automation
Preferred skills
DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, MIL-STD-461/464/882, network modeling, network security integration, modern analog/digital electronics
Technologies
VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, thermal chambers, current-probes, Python
Responsibilities
Architect waveforms to connect autonomous and human-operated systems; Lead electrical integration of communications systems into UAVs and vehicles; Design and evaluate wireless tactical networking equipment and topologies; Support cross-disciplinary trade-off studies for vehicle design; Conduct system-level testing and troubleshooting of radios on platforms.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence