RF Systems Architect Engineer

General Dynamics

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Colorado Springs, COFt. Wayne, IN
Salary: $192,568–$213,631 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · RF Systems Architect Engineer

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As a Senior RF Systems Architect Engineer at GD Mission Systems, you will lead a cross-functional team to design and develop next-generation tactical radios and GPS/Navigation solutions for the US Armed Forces. Your daily responsibilities include architecting radio communication systems that ensure interoperability, security, and reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and logistics teams, and overseeing testing and validation to meet military standards. You will use tools like MATLAB and RF Toolbox for design and simulation, and stay updated on emerging technologies in military communications. Essential skills include expertise in software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, signal processing, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB. This role requires a Bachelors degree plus 10 years of experience or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, along with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Skills

MATLAB RF Toolbox Python Rust C C++ Verilog VHDL Linux FPGA DSP FFT Adaptive Filtering Network Protocols Socket Programming Multi-threaded Programming CI/CD Military Standards

What you'll do

Design and architect radio communication systems for military applications.
Oversee testing and validation of radio systems to meet military standards.
Provide technical expertise during system integration and field deployment.
Stay current with emerging technologies in military communications and radio systems.
Develop and execute testing criteria for design validations.

What we're looking for

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field plus 10+ years of job-related experience, or Master’s degree plus 8 years.
Strong understanding of military communication protocols, frequency allocation, and secure communications.
Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies and proficiency in design tools like MATLAB.
Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage tasks independently with urgency.
Proficient in signal processing algorithm development using MATLAB or Python.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical presentations.

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