Lead Communications Systems Engineer

The defense landscape is changing, and my client isn't building legacy hardware. They are a next-generation defense tech challenger combining Silicon Valley software speed with ruggedized, mission-critical engineering.

We are looking for a Lead Communications Systems Engineer who wants to bridge the gap between complex physics and real-world deployment, designing the secure, jam-resistant tactical networks of the future.

• Architect the Network: Lead the design and implementation of highly secure, distributed communication networks, building intelligent hardware nodes that operate in contested environments.
• Master the Beam: Drive the development of Directional Communication Systems and Phased Array Antennas (AESA), electronically steering RF energy to maximize throughput.
• Own the Spectrum: From initial link budget calculations and waveform simulation in MATLAB/Python to hardware integration, you own the communication system lifecycle.
• Bridge the Gap: Navigate the Systems Engineering V-model to ensure tactical links survive real-world electronic warfare (EW) threats and GPS-denied environments.

• The DNA: 8 to 12+ years of experience in high-consequence communications environments (Defense Tech, Aerospace, New Space, or Cutting-Edge Telecom).
• The Stack: Deep technical expertise in RF systems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and beamforming
  . Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or Python is required.
• The Mindset: You understand the physics of the battlespace, including multi-path interference, jamming, and strict SWaP-C constraints.
• The Background: Exposure to tactical data links (
  Link 16, MADL
  ), SATCOM on-the-move (SOTM), or Free Space Optics (FSO/Lasercom).

• The Stage: We’ve emerged from stealth with substantial funding and a leadership team that has already scaled the biggest names in the industry.
• The Impact: You aren't a cog in a machine. You are architecting proprietary technology and delivering capabilities to the field in months, not decades.
• The Package: pre-IPO equity, unlimited PTO and 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Ready to build the future of national security? Apply below.