RF Engineer Communication, Data Link and RF Based Localization (m/w/d)

Alpine Eagle; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A deep-tech defense company in Germany is seeking an RF Engineer to design and optimize communication links for airborne systems. The role requires solid RF fundamentals, practical experience with high-performance applications, and the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates should have a valid work permit for Germany and a proactive, organized approach. This position allows you to contribute to the future of counter-drone defense and work on-site in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• Solid fundamentals in RF, wireless communication, and the OSI model.
• Practical experience in high‑performance wireless communication applications.
• Experience with design and integration of radio location systems.
• Hands-on debugging mindset with common RF lab tools.
• Practical experience in EMC/EMI, ideally in a military context.
• Proficiency in Python for automation tasks.
• Proactive and organized team player.
• Valid work permit for Germany.
• Willingness to work on-site.

Aufgaben

• Design, optimize, and operate RF communication links.
• Own end‑to‑end link budgets and performance analysis.
• Integrate RF communication links into existing IP networks.
• Define and integrate RF modules for drone detection.
• Support antenna/RF integration on airborne platforms.
• Drive RF engineering capabilities and perform end-to-end tests.

Kenntnisse

RF communication

Wireless communication

Link budget management

Debugging with RF lab tools

EMC/EMI experience

Python knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Spectrum analyzer/VSA

VNA

Power meter

Jobbeschreibung

At Alpine Eagle, we're building the future of counter‑drone defence. We're a fast‑growing, international deep‑tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world's first swarm‑based, airborne counter‑drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today's solutions aren't keeping pace. We're here to change that.

Alpine Eagle isn't just a defence company. It's a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we're looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

How you will make an impact

• Design, optimize, and operate RF communication links for airborne and ground segments (C2, telemetry, payload data), including deconfliction and EW scenarios.
• Own end‑to‑end link budgets and performance analysis (EIRP, SNR, Losses Eb/Eno).
• Integrate and maintain RF communication links into existing IP networks to enable transparent operation with high quality of service (QOS).
• Define and integrate RF modules for passive RF‑based detection and localization of drones.
• Support antenna/RF integration on airborne platforms (placement, cabling, radome effects, isolation, EMC considerations).
• Drive the company's RF engineering abilities, perform end‑to‑end tests in the laboratory, and on our field test sites.

What you need to be successful

• Solid fundamentals in RF, wireless communication, and the OSI model.
• Practical experience in delivering high‑performance real‑world wireless communication applications, including link budget management and modeling.
• Experience with design and integration of radio location systems.
• Hands‑on debugging mindset with common RF lab tools (spectrum analyzer/VSA, VNA, power meter, etc.).
• Practical experience in EMC/EMI, ideally in a military context.
• Ideally, knowledge in Python to automate analysis and configuration tasks.
• Proactive and organized team player.
• Valid work permit (citizenship or visa) for Germany.
• Willingness to work in our lab on‑site.

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Apply now!