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RF Systems Engineer
As an RF Systems Engineer on the Rescue 21 program, you will serve as the technical team lead for a small team of RF engineers, driving the maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment of a mission-critical Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system. You will apply your deep RF expertise to solve real-world problems from antenna performance and direction-finding equipment to interference mitigation and system reliability.
Land Mobile Radios (VHF/UHF)
RF Antennas and Direction Finding Equipment
RF Test Equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Sources, Power Meters, Communication Analyzers)
RF coverage analysis software and link budget analysis
Beyond hands-on technical work, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, mechanical, and field engineers, and serve as a remote technical resource for Field Service Representatives deployed across Coast Guard stations nationwide.
Lead and mentor a small team of RF Systems Engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices
Perform failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for RF systems
Lead requirements analysis, functional analysis, and performance analysis for system design, integration, and verification
Provide remote (phone) technical support to Field Service Representatives for hardware troubleshooting and test procedure execution
Evaluate product specifications and vendor capabilities to support long-term product lifecycle planning
Interface with project leaders, program managers, and customers to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly
Travel to Coast Guard sites as needed to support field activities
Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system maintenance and troubleshooting
Experience leading engineering failure analysis, experimental testing, and results evaluation
Experience planning, modifying, and executing test procedures and data collection processes
Ability to travel as needed (
Creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Proficiency with RF test equipment (e.g., Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Sources, Power Meters, Communication Analyzers)
Strong foundation in RF principles, including noise analysis, link budgets, antenna radiation pattern analysis, and propagation modeling
Experience with radio interference analysis and mitigation
Experience with MATLAB
Familiarity with MS Access databases or SQL
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
You will own complex technical challenges, mentor a team, and know that the work you do today may save a life tomorrow.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. EOE/Disability/Veteran