Communications Systems Engineer
Core
Design, develop, integrate, test, and assess military communications systems (RF/non-RF, waveforms, datalinks) to ensure national security.
Role type
Mid-level IC Communications Systems Engineer
Builds
Defense communications systems, lab configurations, test environments, and interoperability solutions
Domain
National Security / Defense / RF & Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, RF equipment integration, waveform development, protocol analysis, vulnerability assessment, test plan creation, architecture design
Preferred skills
Military communications (Link 16, SATCOM, MANET), SDR-based systems, RF fundamentals (modulation, link budgets), lab design with simulators
Technologies
RF test equipment, SDRs, simulators, tactical radios, datalink systems, network equipment
Responsibilities
Design and document communications system architectures and test environments; Research and integrate hardware, software, and RF equipment; Develop system requirements and verification approaches; Evaluate waveforms and protocols for interoperability and vulnerabilities; Execute lab, simulation, and field test activities; Document test results and recommendations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
