General Dynamics

RF Systems Architect Engineer

General Dynamics$192K — $213K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years with a Master's degree
  • Experience in Agile environments preferred
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Architect military radio communication systems focusing on interoperability and security
  • Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams for system integration
  • Oversee testing and compliance of radio systems with military standards
  • Provide technical support during field deployment and system integration
  • Stay updated on trends in military communication technologies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
  • Research-driven projects with award-winning teams
  • Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 option
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching and paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups
  • Hybrid/flex work options available, with on-site teams in Colorado Springs or Ft. Wayne
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

 

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

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.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or 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).

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams
  • Performance evaluation of signal processing solutions
  • Signal processing background. Solid understanding of concepts like adaptive filtering, FFTs, windowing, filtering, decimation, and interpolation
  • Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP) Specifically in the realm of communication theory, stochastic processes, and adaptive filtering.
  • Work effectively in a cross functional team as well as a diverse customer base
  • Develop testing criteria and execute validation of designs
  • Experience working in a fast-paced development environment focused on fielding complex signal processing solutions
  • Proficient in signal processing algorithm development in MATLAB or Python
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Proven technical leadership skills ability to generate and deliver creative problem solutions
  • Strong ability to manage tasks and projects independently with urgency
  • In addition, the candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to travel worldwide, up to 20%

What sets you apart:

  • 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, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Experienced in the art of 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

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

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

 

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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $192,568.00 - USD $213,631.00 /Yr.

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General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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