Helsing

Senior RF Engineer

Washington, DC · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 41 days ago

AvionicsElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringTCP/IPCommunication

About the role

AI-driven, autonomous systems cannot replace human decision making.
To keep the human in the loop, communication to remote unmanned vehicles is crucial.
As an RF Engineer for Communications and Networking, you will work in one of the most contested domains of the modern battlefield: the electromagnetic spectrum.

You will design, develop, and deploy advanced datalink systems for UAS-to-ground and UAS-to-UAS communications, including point-to-point and mesh network architectures.
You make pragmatic decisions when to integrate available solutions and when to develop new capabilities that shape the contested environment of the frontline RF space.
Design and develop UAS-to-ground and UAS-to-UAS datalink architectures, including point-to-point and mesh network topologies for resilient communications
Develop robust, encrypted communication links for UAS operating in non-cooperative, contested, and denied environments
Test, validate, and integrate radio systems into newly developed and existing products, working against customer and internal requirements to build reliable radio solutions
Obtain US FCC spectrum approvals and manage frequency coordination for testing and operational use in US regulatory environments
Collaborate with governmental bodies to get permissions for licensed bands and power outputs to test and demonstrate modern radio systems in regulated RF domains
Design and implement Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions, working with RF frontends, modem implementations, and application interfaces
Work with external partners to access specialized equipment and build up internal lab capabilities for commonly executed tests

Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
Have several years of experience designing and deploying military datalinks, mesh networks, or tactical communications systems

Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies. We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitio u s and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.
The role
AI-driven, autonomous systems cannot replace human decision making. To keep the human in the loop, communication to remote unmanned vehicles is crucial. As an RF Engineer for Communications and Networking, you will work in one of the most contested domains of the modern battlefield: the electromagnetic spectrum.
You will design, develop, and deploy advanced datalink systems for UAS-to-ground and UAS-to-UAS communications, including point-to-point and mesh network architectures. Your work will ensure robust, encrypted communications links for UAS operating in non-cooperative and contested environments, directly supporting mission-critical operations for US customers.
Integrate tactical C2 networks with UAS platforms, including systems such as IBCS (Integrated Battle Command System), Tactical Scalable Mesh (TSM), and other military communication standards
Stay on top of the market and ever-changing battlefield situations to identify existing, promising, or missing RF solutions
Conduct RF link budget analysis and performance modeling to ensure datalink reliability across operational ranges and environments

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