Data Links Test Engineer

Our tactical integration test team is searching for new test engineer professionals that can help us design and execute test events.  If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that have a system engineering foundation and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required areas.  Position responsibilities can span from customized test configurations to lab infrastructure support.

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB as a member of a tactical integration team responsible for planning, designing, and executing test events for tactical integration programs. This position includes the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of the 46 TS Tactical Integration Element (TIE) Test team.
• Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors. 
• Plan, execute, and report on and associated datalink systems including Common Data Link (CDL), Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Integrated Data Modem (IDM), Remotely Operated Vehicle for Emplacement & Reconnaissance (ROVER), Multifunctional Advanced data Link (MADL, Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) and other like-systems.
• Operate datalink systems/equipment/protocols to include Link 16, J series messages, Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Variable Message Format (VMF), and Cursor on Target Systems (CoT), Video Datalinks (VDL), Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) and various other joint and coalition capabilities.
• Proficient/familiar with various radios to include: Small Tactical Terminals (STT) and MIDS JTRS terminals, PRC-161, PRC-117G, PRC-152A, Freedom 550 radios etc.
• 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, reports and briefings and conduct formal presentations.
• Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect and reduce data.