Senior Datalinks Engineer — UAS RF & Communications

PPT Solutions, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life w/AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PPT Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD) and serve as the primary division-level technical expert for UAS datalinks.

You will work with the Chief Engineer, PM UAS Product Offices, and the Component Technology Branch on mission-aligned initiatives. You will lead technical assessments, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to system upgrades, qualification, and field sustainment, ensuring mission effectiveness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex technical systems, engineering programs, or acquisition programs.
• Strong understanding of RF, communications, datalink, or related mission‑system technologies.
• Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Ability to develop and present technical reports, briefings, assessments, and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both deeply technical personnel and non‑technical/programmatic stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and citizenship requirement; DoD clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive UAS datalink strategy aligned with PM UAS objectives.
• Serve as principal datalink technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight for datalink system development, integration, qualification, production, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate RF equipment, antennas, modems, waveforms, and related technologies.
• Assess threat environments and impacts on RF and communications systems.
• Lead technical working groups and interface control activities.
• Coordinate with government labs, contractors, and other PM UAS offices.
• Develop and review performance work statements, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Represent PM UAS in external forums and communicate technical and programmatic considerations.
• Plan and execute changes addressing upgrades, obsolescence, and field issues.

Skills

RF/datalink technologies

Technical issue investigation

Technical reporting & briefings

Verbal & written communication

Cross-stakeholder communication

Travel availability

U.S. citizenship

DoD security clearance (Secret)

Acquisition/program management basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PPT Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD) and serve as the primary division-level technical expert for UAS datalinks.

You will work with the Chief Engineer, PM UAS Product Offices, and the Component Technology Branch on mission-aligned initiatives. You will lead technical assessments, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to system upgrades, qualification, and field sustainment, ensuring mission effectiveness and