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Overview

Tactical Datalink Test Engineer - Senior - TGBA

CLEARANCE: Active Secret

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 25% CONUS / OCONUS

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer for the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) contract, supporting the Astrion Air Force Division.

We are looking for someone with computer systems design, development, and maintenance knowledge to join 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Master’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required. Twelve years of relevant technical experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

An active Secret security clearance is required with eligibility to qualify for a Top Secret clearance for consideration (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Working knowledge of DOD tactical data links

Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally

Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS up to 25% of the time

Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Air Battle Manager experience onboard the E3 AWACS and/or E8 JSTARS platforms

Understanding of basic computer networking

Technical experience with Link 16, SADL, and VMF

Technical experience in the areas related to data link radios

Experience and knowledge of tactical datalinks mission threads

Proficiency with the Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems

Understanding of DT&E processes, specifically acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force Command and Control (C2)

Knowledge of systems analysis and application software development concepts, functions, and techniques

Able to evaluate tactical communications emerging technologies

Security+ certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform as a member of the 46 TS Gateways Element Test team

Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors.

Plan, execute, and report on test events for datalink gateway systems hosting the following data links: Joint Range Extension, Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF) and emerging data links

Operate datalink systems and equipment

Proficient/familiar with MIL-STD-6016 J-message formats

As a technical leader in an engineering role, review customer requirements and participate in test planning meetings

Develop test plans and procedures, schedules, and execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements and produce timely test reports

Capable of performing as a team leader in directing and executing system testing

Author technical documents and briefings and conduct formal presentations

Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect and reduce data

Which skills does this role require?

Tactical DatalinkLink 16SADLVMFSystems AnalysisTest PlanningDT&E ProcessesAir Force Command and ControlMIL-STD-6016Technical DocumentationData Link RadiosComputer NetworkingLinuxMicrosoft Operating SystemsSecurity+Systems EngineeringEglin AFBSecret ClearanceDT&EJoint Range ExtensionAir ForceTest EngineeringC2AcquisitionTechnical LeadershipCommunications TechnologyNetworking

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