Datalinks Engineer – Subject Matter Expert

Job overview

The Datalinks Engineer – Subject Matter Expert role is primarily onsite in Huntsville, AL, with travel up to 25%. Compensation is not specified. The position supports COLSA’s work with PM UAS, its Technical Management Division, government laboratories, and external partners. The engineer serves as the primary technical authority for UAS datalinks, shaping enterprise strategy and guiding system development, integration, qualification, fielding, sustainment, and modernization. The role applies systems engineering judgment to resolve complex RF and communications issues and support acquisition and mission-system objectives.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary datalinks subject matter expert and senior technical advisor
• develop and communicate datalink strategy and roadmaps
• provide engineering leadership across system lifecycle activities
• support RF, communications, waveform, modem, antenna, link-budget, electromagnetic compatibility, resilience, and encryption considerations
• conduct requirements analysis, architecture assessments, risk evaluations, and trade studies
• develop and review acquisition documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

datalinks engineering

uas

rf systems

communications

systems engineering

electronic warfare resilience

dod acquisition

secret clearance eligibility

colsa corporation

huntsville al

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• COLSA describes an employee-centric culture and benefits
• specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Why this role

Supports UAS portfolios and government acquisition programs; requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

About the employer

COLSA Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.