Senior RF & Datalinks Engineer for UAS

Freedom Real Estate; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks an RF & Datalinks Engineer to lead RF/datalink efforts for UAS programs. You will advise leadership, oversee system development and fielding, evaluate RF components, and address spectrum, encryption, and resiliency. Occasional travel and on-site work are required at Redstone Arsenal.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
• Experience supporting complex technical systems, engineering programs, or acquisition programs.
• Strong understanding of RF, communications, datalink, or related mission-system technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• On-site work with limited telework eligibility.
• Up to 25% travel.
• U.S. citizenship.
• DoD Secret security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support UAS datalink strategies, architectures, and technical requirements.
• Advise PM UAS leadership and stakeholders on RF/datalink approaches.
• Provide oversight for RF and datalink system development, integration, qualification, production, and sustainment.
• Evaluate RF systems, antennas, modems, radomes, interfaces, protocols, software, and waveforms.
• Assess spectrum management, encryption, COMSEC, TRANSEC, EMI/EMC, and EW resiliency.
• Lead and participate in technical working groups and reviews.
• Coordinate with labs, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Represent PM UAS in technical forums and communicate technical/programmatic considerations.
• Develop and review PWS, SOWs, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate approaches based on performance, risk, cost, schedule, and mission needs.
• Support upgrades, obsolescence resolution, and field issue resolution.
• Provide recommendations on architectures, standards, policies, and investments.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, managers, and leadership.

Skills

RF technologies

Datalink systems

Technical leadership

System integration

Communications protocols

Education

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

Job description

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks an RF & Datalinks Engineer to lead RF/datalink efforts for UAS programs. You will advise leadership, oversee system development and fielding, evaluate RF components, and address spectrum, encryption, and resiliency. Occasional travel and on-site work are required at Redstone Arsenal.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.