Senior Datalinks Engineer for UAS RF Systems

John H Northrop And Associates

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

John H Northrop And Associates, located in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support PM UAS. The role focuses on datalink strategy, technical leadership, and system oversight across development, integration, and sustainment in a federal DoD context.

On-site work with potential travel up to 25% is required. The candidate will coordinate with government and industry partners, develop technical requirements, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of directly relevant professional experience.
Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate a comprehensive UAS datalink strategy aligned with PM UAS objectives, missions, architectures, and future capabilities.
Serve as the principal datalink technical advisor to the Chief Engineer and PM UAS stakeholders.
Provide technical oversight for datalink system development, integration, qualification, production, fielding, modernization, and sustainment.
Evaluate RF equipment, antennas, modems, radomes, protocols, interfaces, software, waveforms, and related technologies.