Principal System Interoperability Engineer - Active Secret Security Clearance

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Bedford, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Air Force, Communication Systems, Communications Architecture, Communications Engineering, Documentation, Integration Testing, Interoperability, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Audit, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, Requirements Validation/Verification, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Bedford, MA
POSTED
9 days ago
Executive Summary:
  • Our client is seeking a Principal System Interoperability Engineer with an active Secret Security Clearance for a role based at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.
  • The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in data links and communications engineering, including 5+ years supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). The role also requires expertise in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at both subsystem and system levels.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze interoperability issues across systems and platforms.
  • Provide technical support to resolve complex problems during development, testing, and operational fielding of communication systems.
  • Support software integration and test efforts.
  • Plan, implement, and oversee the fielding of Link 16 to international partners.
  • Participate in NATO and allied planning meetings to ensure Link 16 interoperability with allied fighter aircraft and Combined Air Operations Centers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Technical Experience:
  • Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Education: Master's degree in Engineering
  • 15+ years in data links and communications engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of DoD-related experience
  • Strong knowledge of Air Force systems integration, testing, and deployment, particularly in relation to data link interoperability, interfaces, and test/verification requirements
  • Experience in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at subsystem and system levels
  • Proficiency in defining and documenting Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations for Air Force weapon systems
  • Familiarity with developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing tactical data link environments

Subject Matter Expertise Required In:
  • DoD aerial data links
  • DoD aerial data link message formats
  • Aerial networks
  • Over-the-air communications architectures
  • RF communications and systems

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