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Tactical Data Link Engineer

Canvas II.

Eglin AFB, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Budgeting, C++ Programming Language, Communications Security (COMSEC), Emulators, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hardware Administration, Hardware Virtualization, Interoperability, JAM (JYACC Application Manager), Kalman Filter, Loaders, Logic Analyzer, MATLAB, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Integration, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Simulation, Network Testing, Operational Support, Oscilloscope, RF Transceivers, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Simulation, Software Administration, Spectrum Analyzers, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Eglin AFB, Florida
POSTED
9 days ago

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios, GPS/INS units, RF front‑ends) within HITL simulation environments.
  • Integrate hardware with Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) architectures, enabling real equipment to interact with virtual platforms.
  • Configure, initialize, and monitor LVC‑integrated TDL networks during simulation test events.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces, timing, synchronization.
  • Operate and analyze Link‑16 and similar or related tactical data link systems.
  • Research, develop and modernize existing TDL HITL emulators to ensure continued relevance and interoperability with emerging, modernized TDL‑enabled weapon systems and UAS platforms
  • Build, decode, and evaluate TDL messages and network architectures.
  • Support gateway operations, network initialization, and real‑time monitoring during events.
  • Present technical findings and recommend improvements to system designs.
  • Assess proposals, requirements, and system documentation for technical feasibility and proper allocation of navigation/TSPI requirements.
  • Support NAVWAR‑related testing, jamming threat assessments, and degraded‑environment navigation evaluations.

Required Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Link‑16 and other tactical data link systems.
  • Proficiency with Wireshark and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).
  • Strong understanding of RF transceiver design, propagation modeling, and link budgets.
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Familiarity with COMSEC handling and Simple Key Loaders (SKL).
  • Experience with MATLAB, or similar modeling/simulation tools.

Desired Additional Experience

  • Familiarity with GNSS/INS systems, Alt-Nav, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithms.
  • Knowledge of anti-jam techniques, NAVWAR considerations, and jamming threat environments.
  • Familiarity with C++ coding for algorithm development, simulation integration, or hardware‑interface support.

Education / Experience / Clearance Requirements

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • 10+ years' experience.
  • Top Secret clearance

About the Company

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Canvas II.