Senior Staff Engineer, Communications Systems
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 10+ years
Lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced communication systems for next-generation autonomous aircraft.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of data links, encryption, and secure communication architectures into the aircraft platform.
- Define system-level requirements and architectures for RF, SATCOM, optical, and software-defined radio (SDR) communication systems.
- Optimize low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer and encryption to ensure mission-critical performance.
- Ensure seamless connectivity between the aircraft, command centers, and satellite networks.
- Develop AI-driven sensor fusion algorithms to enhance payload performance in high-threat environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering
- Nice to have: AI-enhanced signal processing