Davidson Technologies · 1 week ago
RF Engineer- VLF SME, HSV, AL. (Contingent upon Award)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDavidson Technologies is a recognized leader in the aerospace and missile defense industry, and they are seeking an experienced RF Engineer with VLF expertise. The role involves providing deep domain expertise to support the development of ML-enabled C2 tools for VLF transmission systems, ensuring that advanced capabilities remain grounded in real-world constraints and safety considerations.
AerospaceIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide domain expertise on VLF propagation mechanisms
Ionospheric and ground conductivity effects
Environmental and space-weather impacts on VLF performance
Support development of ML models used for: Predictive maintenance, Autotuning of antennas and transmit parameters, Weather and propagation avoidance strategies
Advise on realistic operating constraints, failure modes, and edge cases
Validate model assumptions, features, and outputs from a VLF perspective
Translate VLF physics and operational knowledge into inputs usable by ML and software teams
Define and validate operational envelopes, thresholds, and safety constraints
Support development of tuning and control strategies that respect VLF system limitations
Assist in root-cause analysis for performance degradation or anomalies
Support integration, test, and operational evaluations as a VLF authority
Review and contribute to technical documentation and design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience)
10+ years of experience working with RF transmission systems
Deep understanding of VLF transmission and propagation
Deep understanding of Antena systems and tuning at VLF
Deep understanding of Environmental and ionospheric impacts of VLF performance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Currently holds an Active Secret Clearance or is able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting system modeling or simulation efforts
Familiarity with Al/ML-assisted decision-making systems
Benefits
100% paid medical benefits - Prioritizing your health and well-being.
Competitive 401(k) with company match - Investing in your future.
Tuition reimbursement - Supporting your professional growth.
Company
Davidson Technologies
Davidson offers cutting-edge technology services such as innovative engineering, technical and management solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Holly
Chairman, CEO and President
Laura Burke
Chief Financial Officer
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