Senior Communications Systems Engineer
Core
Own the connectivity backbone of fielded defense systems (5G, SATCOM, tactical mesh) ensuring solutions are selected, qualified, validated, and ready for deployment.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Communications)
Builds
Connectivity architectures, interfaces, and hardware qualification for defense and commercial air operators
Domain
Defense, Satellite Communications, Wireless Networking
Required skills
Systems engineering, SATCOM/RF link analysis, 5G/LTE cellular technologies, IP networking, hardware qualification, trade studies, requirements management, antenna placement, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Tactical mesh radios, multi-orbit constellations, secure communications architecture, MBSE tools, test automation scripting, export control compliance
Technologies
5G, SATCOM (LEO/MEO/GEO), Starlink, Python, Bash, Cameo, MPU5, Wave Relay
Responsibilities
Translate mission needs into verifiable system requirements; Develop and maintain connectivity architectures and ICDs; Perform RF link budget analysis and design verification; Lead trade studies on performance, cost, and power; Evaluate and qualify comms hardware for field robustness; Integrate equipment into factory test plans; Provide reach-back support for international deployments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
