Data Link Scientist/Engineer - Mid-Level

Overview

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Data Link Scientist/Engineer - Mid-Level located at Eglin, AFB in Valparaiso, FL. Our Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is searching for a Data Link Scientist/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.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses a background in radio frequency (RF), secure, tactical data link communications. 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.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• 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.

Technical Requirements

• 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 C4ISR.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.