Senior RF Datalinks Engineer - UAV Ground Terminals

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, seeks an RF Systems Engineer to lead and coordinate efforts in satellite ground terminal systems and RF datalinks for UAS programs.

You will analyze, test, and resolve complex RF challenges, and collaborate with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders in lab and field environments. The role requires a engineering degree and 2+ years of related experience, with strong RF and communications knowledge, and the ability to obtain a DoD

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Prefers RF systems, SATCOM, CDL, and related datalinks experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME and technical leadership for satellite ground terminal systems and RF datalinks.
• Analyze, test, and resolve RF engineering problems in BLOS/LOS links for UAS.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for procurement, integration, and testing.

Skills

RF Systems

RF Communications

Satellite Communications

Antennas

Datalinks

VHF/UHF

IP Networked RF

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

RF Signal Generators

RF Power Meters

Attenuators

Power Amplifiers

RF Switches

RF Combiners

Multimeters

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, seeks an RF Systems Engineer to lead and coordinate efforts in satellite ground terminal systems and RF datalinks for UAS programs.

You will analyze, test, and resolve complex RF challenges, and collaborate with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders in lab and field environments. The role requires a engineering degree and 2+ years of related experience, with strong RF and communications knowledge, and the ability to obtain a DoD