Communications & RF Engineer

Role overview

RF systems development and integration

• Design and validate RF systems, antennas, and data links.
• Optimize link budget, signal stability, throughput, and interference mitigation.
• Integrate and support encrypted communication systems.
• Conduct RF analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting across environments.
• Perform range tests and real-world communication performance evaluations.

Prototype and production support

• Support hands-on prototyping, provide integration guidance, and resolve issues in real time.
• Coordinate with electrical, electronic hardware, and integration teams on electronics and electrical integration data for platform integration.

Validation and documentation

• Develop validation and test plans to verify integrated products against design requirements.
• Support Flight Operations in developing and executing test programs.
• Support physical testing, record observations, and analyze results against acceptance criteria.
• Write technical reports and presentations for design reviews and project milestones.

Required experience and education

• Strong background in RF engineering, telecommunications, or electronics.
• Understanding of wireless communication systems and modulation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment and tools.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience designing or operating UAV communication links is preferred.

Working style

• The employer seeks someone curious about how complex systems fit together and willing to collaborate to solve complex challenges.
• Candidates should take ownership, follow issues through to resolution, document work thoroughly, and be comfortable in a dynamic environment where requirements evolve.

Opportunity

• The role offers the opportunity to develop mission-critical RF systems and influence platform performance in a fast-paced engineering culture.