RF Engineer Communication, Data Link and RF Based Localization

RF Engineer Communication, Data Link and RF Based Localization

Alpine Eagle

Karlsruhe or Munich, Germany

How you will make an impact:

• Design, optimize, and operate RF communication links for airborne and ground segments (C2, telemetry, payload data), including deconfliction and EW scenarios.
• Own end-to-end link budgets and performance analysis (EIRP, SNR, Losses Eb/Eno)
• Integrate and maintain RF communication links into existing IP networks to enable transparent operation with high quality of service(QOS).
• Define and integrate RF modules for passive RF-based detection and localization of drones.
• Support antenna/RF integration on airborne platforms (placement, cabling, radome effects, isolation, EMC considerations).
• Drive the company’s RF engineering abilities, perform end-to-end tests in the laboratory, and on our field test sites.

What you need to be successful:

• Solid fundamentals in RF, wireless communication, and the OSI model.
• Practical experience in delivering high-performance real-world wireless communication applications, including link budget management and modeling.
• Experience with design and integration of radio location systems.
• Hands-on debugging mindset with common RF lab tools (spectrum analyzer/VSA, VNA, power meter, etc.).
• Practical experience in EMC/EMI, ideally in a military context.
• Ideally, knowledge in Python to automate analysis and configuration tasks.
• Proactive and organized team player.
• Valid work permit (citizenship or visa) for Germany.
• Willingness to work in our lab on-site.