RF & Datalinks Engineer
Torch Technologies· Defense· Sep 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Huntsville, AL
In office
Full-time
Staff
$144K–$212K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking an RF & Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD). This position will serve as a technical expert for UAS RF and datalink systems, working closely with the Chief Engineer, PM UAS Product Offices, Component Technology Branch, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will operate with significant autonomy, solve complex technical challenges, and provide technical leadership across engineering and acquisition activities.
As a RF & Datalinks Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Develop and support UAS datalink strategies, architectures, technical requirements, and future capabilities.
Serve as a technical advisor to the Chief Engineer, TMD leadership, Product Offices, and other PM UAS stakeholders.
Provide technical oversight for RF and datalink system development, integration, qualification, production, fielding, sustainment, and modernization.
Evaluate RF systems, antennas, modems, radomes, interfaces, communications protocols, software, firmware, waveforms, and related technologies.
Assess spectrum management, interoperability, encryption, COMSEC, TRANSEC, EMI/EMC, and EW resiliency considerations.
Support assessments of current and emerging RF, communications, and datalink technologies, standards, and architectures.
Assess threat environments and their potential impact on UAS RF and communications systems.
Lead and participate in technical working groups, interface control working groups, engineering reviews, and acquisition forums.
Coordinate with government laboratories, contractors, Product Offices, military organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Represent PM UAS in technical forums and communicate technical and programmatic considerations to diverse audiences.
Develop and review Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and other acquisition documentation.
Evaluate competing technical approaches based on performance, integration risk, cost, schedule, sustainment, and mission requirements.
Support system upgrades, modernization, obsolescence resolution, and field issue resolution.
Provide technical recommendations regarding architectures, standards, policies, and investments.
Communicate effectively with engineers, program managers, acquisition professionals, logisticians, contractors, and senior leadership.
Perform additional systems engineering and technical activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Master s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline AND 8 years of related experience. OR
Bachelor s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline AND 14 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex technical systems, engineering programs, or acquisition programs.
Strong understanding of RF, communications, datalink, or related mission-system technologies.
Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues and develop sound technical recommendations.
Experience developing and presenting technical reports, briefings, assessments, and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work primarily on-site with limited telework eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting UAS, Army Aviation, RF, communications, datalink, EW, or tactical communications systems .
Experience with UAS datalinks, RF architectures, antennas, modems, waveforms, or spectrum management .
DoD acquisition or Product/Program Management Office experience.
Experience with COMSEC, TRANSEC, EMI/EMC, EW resiliency, or secure communications .
Experience developing technical requirements, acquisition documentation, and engineering assessments.
TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The employee will regularly communicate verbally and listen; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to routinely lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities may include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Additional hours may occasionally be necessary based on mission and program requirements.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Work Location: Redstone Arsenal
Travel: Up to 25%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
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