RF and Communications Engineer

RF and Communications Engineer

Job Description

• Work with the comms lead to design the communication architecture for the Clients (UAS)
• Lead the RF subsystem equipment selection to implement the selected architecture.
• Perform link budget calculations for LOS and BLOS datalinks.
• Work with network and software engineers to integrate the RF subsystem equipment into the UAS.
• Test the RF subsystem in the lab and in the field.
• Guide / Oversee the equipment installation in both, the aircraft and ground control station.
• Life cycle management of the requirements applicable to the RF subsystem.
• Oversee RF analysis including electromagnetic simulations.
• Manage equipment suppliers and subcontractors.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of integration and testing of RF datalinks and radios.
• Experience with RF instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of antennas.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• Demonstrated history across all aspects of the systems engineering process : requirements development, design, development, integration, test, verification, and validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UAS.
• Working knowledge of equipment installation on aircrafts.
• Experience with satellite communications equipment.
• Knowledge of digital communications including MIMO.
• Some experience in electromagnetic simulation for antennas / systems.
• Understanding of network architectures and main protocols.

Preferred Tools / Process Experience

• Polarion
• Jira
• Confluence
• Ansys SCADE Architect

Search Keywords

• Datalinks
• SATCOM
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)
• Unmanned Air System (UAS)

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Company Benefits

insurance : We offer health insurance to all FTEs, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

time off : This includes vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.

3.Flexible schedules : we offer flexible schedules; we help employees achieve a better work-life balance.

4.Professional development opportunities : we may offer training, educational opportunities, or tuition reimbursement programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers.

options : all FTEs after one year of seniority may have the opportunity to receive options as part of their compensation package.

6.Bonuses : we offer bonuses or other forms of performance-based compensation to reward employees for their hard work and achievements.