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 1. Health insurance: We offer health insurance to all FTEs, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Paid 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.
5. Stock 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.
