Senior Datalinks Engineer - UAS SME

Colsa

Huntsville (AL)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

COLSA is seeking a Datalinks Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for UAS datalinks within the PM UAS Technical Management Division. This senior role requires deep expertise and the ability to independently lead complex engineering and acquisition activities.

The selected candidate will support the Chief Engineer, PM UAS product offices, government labs, and partners, shaping enterprise datalink strategy and resolving highly technical RF and communications issues affecting UAS

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related technical field.
12+ years of work experience in area of expertise.
Experience supporting complex engineering or acquisition programs.
Strong understanding of RF systems, communications, datalinks, or related mission-system technologies.
Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues and develop sound solutions.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
On-site work with up to 25% travel; lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Serve as PM UAS's primary datalinks subject matter expert and senior technical advisor.
Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise-level datalink strategy and technical roadmap.
Provide engineering leadership for datalink system development, integration, qualification, fielding, sustainment, and modernization.
Support RF engineering, communications protocols, waveforms, modems, antennas, radomes, link budgets, EMI/EMV, EW resiliency, and encryption/COMSEC/TRANSEC considerations.
Lead and participate in technical working groups including the JSIL Interface Control Working Group.
Represent PM UAS datalink strategy in Army, Joint, partner-nation, and coalition forums.
Develop and review acquisition documents such as PWS, SOWs, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Recommend technical approaches based on performance, risk, cost, schedule, and sustainment impacts.