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(GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an RF Systems Engineer in our Datalink Engineering Department. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for the technical and project leadership with initial focus on leading and coordinating the rapid growing business sector of satellite ground terminal systems, Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), VHF/UHF Radios, Search and Rescue (SAR) systems for MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) . 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