Senior Datalinks Engineer — UAS RF & Communications
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Job summary
Aether Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division and serve as the primary division-level technical expert for UAS datalinks. The role requires active clearance and close collaboration with government and industry partners to ensure mission success.
The candidate will lead datalink strategy, provide technical oversight across development, integration, and sustainment, and communicate technical and programmatic
Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification required or within 6 months.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related field.
- 8+ years of directly relevant professional experience.
- Experience with RF, datalink, or related mission-system technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate a UAS datalink strategy aligned with PM UAS objectives.
- Advise Chief Engineer and PM UAS leadership on datalink technical paths.
- Provide oversight for datalink development, integration, and fielding.
- Evaluate RF equipment, antennas, modems, waveforms, and related tech.
- Assess threat environments and datalink resilience and spectrum considerations.
- Lead technical working groups and coordinate with labs, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports, briefings, and acquisition documentation.
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Job description
Aether Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division and serve as the primary division-level technical expert for UAS datalinks. The role requires active clearance and close collaboration with government and industry partners to ensure mission success.
The candidate will lead datalink strategy, provide technical oversight across development, integration, and sustainment, and communicate technical and programmatic
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