RF Systems Architect Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
• 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience
• Agile experience preferred
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire; U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

As a Senior RF Systems Architect Engineer for Advanced Electronics Systems, you’ll lead a cross-functional team responsible for envisioning and realizing the next generation of tactical radios and GPS/Navigation solutions for the US Armed Forces.

• Architect radio communication systems tailored for military applications, ensuring interoperability, security, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and logistics, to integrate radio systems into broader military platforms
• Oversee testing and validation of radio systems to ensure compliance with military standards and specifications
• Provide technical expertise and support during system integration and field deployment
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in military communications and radio systems
• RF signal processing system design, system modeling, simulation, and algorithm development
• Collection and analysis of communication signals in L, C, and K spectrums
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and evaluate performance of signal processing solutions
• Strong understanding of adaptive filtering, FFTs, windowing, filtering, decimation, and interpolation
• Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP) in communication theory, stochastic processes, and adaptive filtering
• Develop testing criteria and execute validation of designs
• Work effectively in a fast-paced development environment focused on fielding complex signal processing solutions
• Develop signal processing algorithms in MATLAB or Python
• Demonstrated problem-solving, verbal and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Proven technical leadership skills and ability to generate and deliver creative problem solutions
• Manage tasks and projects independently with urgency
• Travel worldwide, up to 20%

Preferred skills and experiences:

• Strong understanding of military communication protocols, frequency allocation, and secure communications
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies
• Proficiency in design and simulation tools for RF and communication systems (e.g., MATLAB, RF Toolbox)
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills
• Experienced in negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Additional skills you may have:

• Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++
• FPGA Design, HDL (Verilog or VHDL)
• Knowledge of AMD FPGA/SoC devices
• Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)
• Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
• Network protocols and socket programming

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security

Pay

Target salary range: USD $192,568.00/Yr. - USD $213,631.00/Yr.

Schedule

This position has the ability to be either fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. While on-site, you will be part of the Colorado Springs, CO or Ft. Wayne, Indiana team.