{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"616377c31e840631dcb7861a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/616377c31e840631dcb7861a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/616377c31e840631dcb7861a","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 to join our RF Communications Datalink group. With limited direction, this position is responsible for technical and project leadership with initial focus on leading and coordinating system-level design for the customer datalink. Major areas include the overall datalink technical leadership, subcontractor technical management, and coordinating with the aircraft IPT team for the datalink design, integration, and flight test.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork as a team member in Datalink Engineering and participate in development of state-of-the-art Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) SATCOM datalink and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalink for GA-ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).\nPerform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for company-wide RF and satellite communications projects.\nFunction in a technical leadership role for external customers.\nPerform sub-contractor technical management to ensure technical requirements are satisfied.\nApply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems.\nPerform RF communications systems integration/testing with aircraft, satellite earth station and ground control stations (GCS) at GA’s Flight Operations Facilities in Palmdale, CA. (travel 25%)\nSupport System Integration Lab (SIL) integration, aircraft level ground and flight test of satellite terminals and various aircraft components (such as modems, Vortex, IFF, TCAS, Radios).\nWork with other engineering disciplines on test plan, procedure, and report. Work with other GA-ASI organizations to assist or lead datalink flight tests.\nWork within a group of RF Datalink Engineers to support GA-ASI datalink roadmap and multiple datalink projects. Coordinate segments of a project and may have frequent inter-organization and/or customer contact on difficult technical issues.\nCoordinate and interface with customers on requirements and flow down the requirements to the corresponding engineering groups.\nWork with the aircraft component vendors, analyze and compare available capabilities vs. customer’s requirements, document findings, and communicate results to engineering staff.\nMake technical presentations to the customer and senior management as required.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n44835\nJob Qualifications:\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.\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAn EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\n\nSalary:$68,770 - $116,193Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? 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(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 to join our RF Communications Datalink group. With limited direction, this position is responsible for technical and project leadership with initial focus on leading and coordinating system-level design for the customer datalink. Major areas include the overall datalink technical leadership, subcontractor technical management, and coordinating with the aircraft IPT team for the datalink design, integration, and flight test.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork as a team member in Datalink Engineering and participate in development of state-of-the-art Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) SATCOM datalink and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalink for GA-ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).\nPerform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for company-wide RF and satellite communications projects.\nFunction in a technical leadership role for external customers.\nPerform sub-contractor technical management to ensure technical requirements are satisfied.\nApply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems.\nPerform RF communications systems integration/testing with aircraft, satellite earth station and ground control stations (GCS) at GA’s Flight Operations Facilities in Palmdale, CA. (travel 25%)\nSupport System Integration Lab (SIL) integration, aircraft level ground and flight test of satellite terminals and various aircraft components (such as modems, Vortex, IFF, TCAS, Radios).\nWork with other engineering disciplines on test plan, procedure, and report. Work with other GA-ASI organizations to assist or lead datalink flight tests.\nWork within a group of RF Datalink Engineers to support GA-ASI datalink roadmap and multiple datalink projects. Coordinate segments of a project and may have frequent inter-organization and/or customer contact on difficult technical issues.\nCoordinate and interface with customers on requirements and flow down the requirements to the corresponding engineering groups.\nWork with the aircraft component vendors, analyze and compare available capabilities vs. customer’s requirements, document findings, and communicate results to engineering staff.\nMake technical presentations to the customer and senior management as required.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n44835\nJob Qualifications:\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.\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAn EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\n\nSalary:$68,770 - $116,193Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? 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