{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0af5f16c81779af6fc7e6777","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0af5f16c81779af6fc7e6777","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0af5f16c81779af6fc7e6777","title":"RF Datalinks Systems Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an RF Systems Engineer in our Datalink Engineering Department. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for the technical and project leadership with initial focus on leading and coordinating the rapid growing business sector of satellite ground terminal systems, Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), VHF/UHF Radios, Search and Rescue (SAR) systems for MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) . Major areas include the overall technical leadership, subcontractor technical management, and coordinating with various stake holders for system support and deployment.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nProvide Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical leadership role for satellite ground terminal systems, Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), VHF/UHF Radios, Search and Rescue (SAR) systems to support UAV operations. Manage and work with subcontractor for the procurement, management, acceptance, integration, and test (in the lab and at the flight operations facilities). Develop drawings, plans, procedures, reports, and other appropriate documentation.\nApply technical knowledge to analyze, test, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems in the areas of Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) satellite datalinks and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalinks for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Work includes: RF components research, analysis, trade-off, RF link budget analysis, SATCOM Coverage analysis, lab and flight line testing and interfacing with various engineering functional groups.\nSupport satellite ground terminal systems deployment at various CONUS and OCONUS sites.\nPerform datalink integration/testing with aircraft and satellite ground control stations over a RF environment.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nPrefers experience in the following areas: RF Systems, RF Communications, Satellite Communications Systems, Antennas (SATCOM or LOS), Common Data Link (CDL), Tactical datalinks, VHF/UHF communications, IP Networked RF systems. Prior experience with preforming RF tests, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, RF signal Generators, RF power meters, attenuators, power amplifiers, RF switches, RF combiners, and multimeters are highly desired.\nExperience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) RF Communications integration is desirable.\nMust have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and eventually lead a team of less experienced junior engineers or technicians.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nEntry-Level (0-2 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nHybrid\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n68,770\n\nPay Range High\n\n116,193\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T10:43:59.417Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334220","title":"Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wireless-communications-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334290","title":"Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-communications-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"RF Datalinks Systems Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an RF Systems Engineer in our Datalink Engineering Department. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for the technical and project leadership with initial focus on leading and coordinating the rapid growing business sector of satellite ground terminal systems, Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), VHF/UHF Radios, Search and Rescue (SAR) systems for MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) . Major areas include the overall technical leadership, subcontractor technical management, and coordinating with various stake holders for system support and deployment.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nProvide Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical leadership role for satellite ground terminal systems, Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), VHF/UHF Radios, Search and Rescue (SAR) systems to support UAV operations. Manage and work with subcontractor for the procurement, management, acceptance, integration, and test (in the lab and at the flight operations facilities). Develop drawings, plans, procedures, reports, and other appropriate documentation.\nApply technical knowledge to analyze, test, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems in the areas of Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) satellite datalinks and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalinks for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Work includes: RF components research, analysis, trade-off, RF link budget analysis, SATCOM Coverage analysis, lab and flight line testing and interfacing with various engineering functional groups.\nSupport satellite ground terminal systems deployment at various CONUS and OCONUS sites.\nPerform datalink integration/testing with aircraft and satellite ground control stations over a RF environment.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nPrefers experience in the following areas: RF Systems, RF Communications, Satellite Communications Systems, Antennas (SATCOM or LOS), Common Data Link (CDL), Tactical datalinks, VHF/UHF communications, IP Networked RF systems. Prior experience with preforming RF tests, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, RF signal Generators, RF power meters, attenuators, power amplifiers, RF switches, RF combiners, and multimeters are highly desired.\nExperience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) RF Communications integration is desirable.\nMust have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and eventually lead a team of less experienced junior engineers or technicians.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nEntry-Level (0-2 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nHybrid\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n68,770\n\nPay Range High\n\n116,193\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-09-02T10:43:59.417Z","dateModified":"2026-09-02T10:43:59.417Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0af5f16c81779af6fc7e6777"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0af5f16c81779af6fc7e6777"}}