Senior Datalinks Security Systems Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Datalinks Security Systems Engineer in our Datalink Engineering Department. Under general supervision and with limited review, this position provides technical and project leadership, with a primary focus on supporting the design and integration of current and next-generation cryptographic products. The candidate will be responsible for securing the various communication systems on GA-ASI’s portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and ground control systems, including, but not limited to, MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B Sea/Sky Guardian, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, and FQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This position will help drive the strategic implementation of current and future encryption and security systems at GA-ASI. Major areas include supporting technical leadership, subcontractor technical management, and coordinating with various stakeholders for system integration, support, and deployment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support senior engineers in the development, integration, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of secure datalink solutions (e.g. RF communications, networking, etc.) for UAS and ground control systems, including data-in-transit and data-at-rest security.
• Support the integration and testing of the secure Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) communications systems, including satellite communications using Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites; meshed networks; Common Data Link (CDL); Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); and secure VHF/UHF voice.
• Perform testing with aircraft and ground control stations in both the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Assist with subcontractor coordination for the procurement, configuration, acceptance, integration, and testing of the secure communications equipment.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to support component research, trade studies, network architecture development, system analysis, and resolution of assigned technical issues under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Develop and update technical documentation, including system specifications, block diagrams, system interconnect diagrams, wire-interface definitions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), plans, procedures, reports, and technical data packages.
• Support technical reviews and program activities by contributing to system analyses, trade studies, technical white papers, and preparation for System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).
• Coordinate with engineering teams, program management, General Atomics business units, customers, industry partners, and subcontractors to support technical activities, resolve assigned issues, and communicate status.
• Track assigned tasks, action items, technical data, and test results to support program objectives, schedules, and milestones; participate in customer, stakeholder, and internal technical meetings as directed by senior engineering personnel.
• Support proposal activities by contributing to technical approaches, engineering estimates, schedules, and responses to customer and leadership requirements.