Data Link Engineer; Test & Integration - Mid-Level

Overview

Data Link Engineer (Test & Integration) - Mid-Level

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: 20% CONUS / OCONUS

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Data Link Engineer (Test & Integration) - Mid-Level located at Eglin, AFB in Valparaiso, FL.

Our Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is searching for a Data Link Engineer for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order
, supporting the 46 TS / TGBC – the United States Air Force's premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on‑the‑job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

Astrion has worked extensively with the Department of Defense executing a Technical Management and Advisory Service contract where it has earned a reputation for on‑time delivery of high‑quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3-10 years of technical experience is required. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. Interim Secret clearance required prior to starting employment.
• Three to ten (3-10) years of technical experience with Fourth Generation (Link 16) radios and tactical data links messages & associated military standards relative to C4
  
  ISR.
• Must be capable of traveling to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• We are seeking a candidate who possessesa background in radio frequency (RF), secure, tactical data link communications.

• Relevant technical experience in areas related to tactical data links, data link radios, radio frequency waves and propagation, computer networks.
• Experience with fourth (Link 16), Familiarity with JREAP and 6026 forwarding, and Link 22 and/or UCI tactical data links interoperability testing, implementation and operations.
• An understanding of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) processes for Air Force acquisition programs, with expertise in applying the test methodologies of AFI 99-103 to aircraft systems, weapon systems, and related materiel solutions.
• Top Secret security clearance.

• Serve as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for all test planning, execution, and reporting activities for which TGBC is chartered to support.
• Perform as a member of the Air Force's premiere tactical data link developmental test team.
• Be a test team lead engineer responsible for planning, developing, executing data link test operations and reporting test findings.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology.
• Coordinate data link equipment integration on military ground and airborne platforms.
• Directly support System Program Offices, other DOD services, Joint Battle Labs, as well as development contractors.
• Develop and review test architectures for the system under test and coordinate test assets, support assets, and data collection device availability to ensure successful test events.
• Write and review data link test plans, reports, and procedures.
• Support data analysis working groups to measure system performance and conduct root cause analysis.
• Conduct technical research, testing, and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of all data link test programs.
• Analyze post test results in a timely fashion so as to meet final test reporting timeliness.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks.
• Travel to TDY locations to support test events, program management events, or training efforts.