RF Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Taunton, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for Land and Air Network Communication Systems group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for devlopment and integration of RF communication systems onto miltary platforms. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire
• Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Experience with RF LOS and SATCOM communications systems and RF test methods

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience
• Design, evaluation and test of tactical communication systems
• Experience with electromagnetic modeling
• Knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDR), MIL waveforms, and MORA and SOSA VPX chassis systems
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RF communication systems onto military platforms as a member of a cross functional team for the Land and Air Network Communication Systems group

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees