RF/C2 Engineer at Purple Rhombus

Compensation

$155,000 – $195,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 10, 2026

Description

Purple Rhombus is seeking a Level 5 RF/Network C2 Engineer to lead the technical authority for command-and-control (C2), RF communications, and network architecture across UAS platforms. This role involves system-level design, integration strategy, performance ownership, and survivability of C2 architectures, serving as the senior technical interface for communications performance.

Required Skills

RF systems
network engineering
C2 integration
multi-band RF systems
MIMO
mesh networking
link budget analysis
waveform selection
advanced modulation techniques
IP network architectures
tactical networking
encryption standards
Type 1 and COMSEC handling
cyber resilience requirements
flight test
EMI/EMC evaluation
over-the-air datalink validation

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Twelve or more years of RF systems, network engineering, or C2 integration experience within aerospace, defense, or advanced communications industries.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Secure Communications, or related field.
Experience defining DoD waveform strategies, LPI/LPD techniques, SATCOM integration, and contested communications architectures.
Prior leadership experience with DoodleLabs, Silvus, Collins, TrellisWare, or comparable tactical RF systems.
Familiarity with export controls, spectrum authorization processes, and rapid acquisition programs.