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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs a Senior RF Systems Architect Engineer for Advanced Electronics Systems, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for envisioning and realizing the next generation of tactical radios and GPS/Navigation solutions for the US Armed Forces.\nWe encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:\nStrong understanding of military communication protocols, frequency allocation, and secure communications.\nExperience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies. \nProficiency in design and simulation tools for RF and communication systems (e.g., MATLAB, RF Toolbox).\nKey Responsibilities:\nArchitect radio communication systems tailored for military applications, ensuring interoperability, security, and reliability.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and logistics, to integrate radio systems into broader military platforms.\nOversee testing and validation of radio systems to ensure compliance with military standards and specifications.\nProvide technical expertise and support during system integration and field deployment.\nStay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in military communications and radio systems.\nRF signal processing system design\nSystem modeling, simulation, and algorithm development\nCollection and analysis of communication signals in L, C, and K spectrums\nAbility to lead interdisciplinary teams\nPerformance evaluation of signal processing solutions\nSignal processing background. Solid understanding of concepts like adaptive filtering, FFTs, windowing, filtering, decimation, and interpolation\nSignal processing and digital signal processing (DSP) Specifically in the realm of communication theory, stochastic processes, and adaptive filtering. \nWork effectively in a cross functional team as well as a diverse customer base\nDevelop testing criteria and execute validation of designs\nExperience working in a fast-paced development environment focused on fielding complex signal processing solutions\nProficient in signal processing algorithm development in MATLAB or Python\nDemonstrated problem-solving, verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills\nProven technical leadership skills ability to generate and deliver creative problem solutions\nStrong ability to manage tasks and projects independently with urgency\nIn addition, the candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to travel worldwide, up to 20%\nWhat sets you apart:\nCreative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle\nCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success\nExceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas\nExperienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions\nCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nAdditional Skills You May Have:\nProgramming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++\nFPGA Design, HDL (Verilog or VHDL)\nKnowledge of AMD FPGA/SoC devices.\nAdvanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)\nMulti-threaded and multi-core programming\nNetwork protocols and socket programming\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. \nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace Options: This position has the ability to either be fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. 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