Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense

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51-250 (210)

Founded 2021

$343M raised

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Senior RF Engineer

2 months, 2 weeks ago

United States

Full-time

Senior

Hardware Engineer

IoT and Embedded Systems

Cybersecurity Encryption

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Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense

51-250

Founded 2021

$343M raised

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Description

Design and develop UAS-to-ground and UAS-to-UAS datalink architectures, including point-to-point and mesh network topologies.
Develop robust, encrypted communication links for UAS operating in non-cooperative, contested, and denied environments.
Integrate tactical C2 networks with UAS platforms and military communication standards such as IBCS and Tactical Scalable Mesh (TSM).
Identify existing, promising, or missing RF solutions by tracking market developments and changing battlefield conditions.
Test, validate, and integrate radio systems into new and existing products against customer and internal requirements.
Obtain US FCC spectrum approvals and manage frequency coordination for testing and operational use.
Collaborate with government bodies to secure permissions for licensed bands and power outputs for testing and demonstrations.
Design and implement Software Defined Radio solutions, including RF frontends, modem implementations, and application interfaces.
Conduct RF link budget analysis and performance modeling to ensure datalink reliability across operating ranges and environments.
Work with external partners to access specialized equipment and build internal lab capabilities for common tests.
Serve as a go-to expert for radio communications and provide technical guidance for US customer engagements.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
Several years of experience designing and deploying military datalinks, mesh networks, or tactical communications systems.
Deep knowledge of military and civil communication technologies, including Software Defined Radios, data links, air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, mesh networking protocols such as MANET, network management, and secure communications.
Experience integrating UAS with tactical C2 networks and understanding military communication architectures and interoperability standards.
Strong understanding of radio technology and its limitations.
Experience with US FCC spectrum management, frequency allocation processes, and compliance with US regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of RF link design, including antenna design, propagation modeling, and link budget analysis.
Understanding of encryption and cybersecurity requirements for military communications, including AES-256 and other COMSEC standards.
Strong communication skills and comfort working with internal stakeholders, US government agencies, and defense contractors.
Pragmatic mindset with the ability to validate calculated expectations in real-world conditions.
Experience designing, building, and evaluating custom antennas for airborne platforms (nice to have).
Experience building or implementing a Software Defined Radio solution (nice to have).
Experience with tactical datalinks such as Link 16, JREAP, CDL, or Cursor-on-Target (CoT) (nice to have).
Familiarity with Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and dynamic mesh routing protocols (nice to have).
Knowledge of Electronic Warfare techniques, anti-jam waveforms, and LPI/LPD communications (nice to have).
Experience with spectrum analyzers and RF test equipment for pre-flight checks and interference mitigation (nice to have).
Understanding of MIMO, OFDM, OFDMA transmission schemes, and beamforming techniques (nice to have).
Experience with Silvus, Persistent Systems (MPU5), or similar tactical radio systems (nice to have).
Knowledge of NATO STANAG communication standards and interoperability requirements (nice to have).
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export control regulations related to communications equipment (nice to have).
Experience in the defense industry or contested RF environments (nice to have).

Benefits

Generous compensation and benefits package in addition to base salary.
Insurance coverage, including medical and travel insurance.
Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on the position.
Focus on outcomes rather than time-tracking.
Opportunity to work on mission-driven, high-impact defense technology.
Potential growth toward global roles in the Finance organization.

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