RF Datalink Development Engineer- Entry Level

Aviation & Missile Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC (AMS) is seeking an Entry Level RF Datalink Development Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join our diverse team, tackling RF datalinks, modeling, simulation, and testing. The role involves hardware/software prototyping, waveform development, and integration with firmware teams to optimize modulation and error correction.

You will perform link-budget analyses, antenna and RF component integration, and hands-on lab and field testing to validate range and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Graduating GPA of 3.5+.
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Strong math and fundamentals in electromagnetics, signals and systems, DSP, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Model, simulate, and analyze RF datalinks.
• Prototype hardware and software for RF datalink tech.
• Design and simulate end-to-end communication systems and perform detailed link-budget analyses.
• Select/integrate RF components (antennas, PAs, LNAs, filters, mixers, datalink modems).
• Develop waveform and protocol with firmware/embedded teams for modulation and error correction.
• Lead lab testing with spectrum/network analyzers and channel simulators; conduct field testing.

Skills

Math fundamentals

Electromagnetics

Signals & systems

Digital signal processing

Controls

RF communications

Algorithm development

RF hardware

Waveform development

Encryption

Field testing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

GPA 3.5+

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Channel simulators

Job description

Position Title: Entry Level- RF Datalink Development Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Electrical or Computer Engineer to join our diverse team, in Huntsville, AL., to create unique solutions for complex problems. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing.

Position Description

The Engineer in this role will support RF Datalink Technology programs including modeling, simulation, and analysis; hardware and software prototyping; and development, integration and testing of RF datalinks.

Location

• Redstone Arsenal- Huntsville, Alabama
• Position is full-time in the office.

Keyword: RF Datalink Development Engineer- Entry Level

Required Experience:

Basic Qualifications (required)

• Candidate must have excellent math skills and/or possess and show good fundamentals in electromagnetics, signals and systems, digital signal processing, and controls.
• Candidate must be able to apply these skills to the following areas: modeling, RF communications analysis, algorithm development, RF hardware, HWIL support, and/or field testing support.
• Candidate responsibilities include data link architecture and modeling, which involves designing and simulating end-to-end communication systems and performing detailed link budget analyses factoring in path loss, atmospheric attenuation, fading, and interference. The role also covers hardware design and integration, requiring the specification, selection, and integration of RF components including antennas, power amplifiers (PAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), filters, mixers, and datalink modems. Furthermore, there is a focus on waveform and protocol development, collaborating with firmware and embedded software developers to implement and optimize modulation schemes, error correction, and encryption. The position also involves testing and validation through conducting hands on laboratory testing using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and channel simulators, and leading field testing to validate range, throughput, and reliability.
• Candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the desire to work with a highly technical team of engineers and scientists.
• Candidate must be able to comfortably interact with and present to customers, coworkers and management on a regular basis.
• Resident of the Huntsville, AL area or be willing to relocate.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Software development skills in object-oriented programming principles preferred but not required.
• Experience in MATLAB or Python is preferred but not required.

Required Education and Experience

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET- accredited university.
• Graduating GPA of 3.5+.
• Have 0-5 years of experience.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the year.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Security Requirements

• Citizenship: Candidate must be a US only citizen.
• Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final SECRET/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final SECRET Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

From: Aviation & Missile Solutions