Data Link Test Engineer - Senior - TGBA

Active Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship required. Position is full-time, located at Eglin AFB, FL with 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

About the role

Astrion is seeking a Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer to support the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) contract and the United States Air Force’s premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. This role involves computer systems design, development, and maintenance in a fast-paced, innovative communications technology environment. Opportunities for growth include on-the-job training and formal courses in unique technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the 46 TS Gateways Element Test team.
• Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs, and product development contractors.
• Plan, execute, and report on test events for datalink gateway systems hosting Joint Range Extension, Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF), and emerging data links.
• Operate datalink systems and equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MIL-STD-6016 J-message formats.
• Review customer requirements and participate in test planning meetings as a technical leader.
• Develop test plans and procedures, schedules, and execute tests within customer constraints; produce timely test reports.
• Perform as a team leader in directing and executing system testing.
• Author technical documents and briefings; conduct formal presentations.
• Travel to locations as required to conduct tests, collect, and reduce data.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience (or 12 years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a Master’s Degree).
• Active Secret security clearance with eligibility to qualify for a Top Secret clearance.
• Working knowledge of DOD tactical data links.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS.
• Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 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 areas related to data link radios.
• Experience and knowledge of tactical datalinks mission threads.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Ability to evaluate tactical communications emerging technologies.
• Security+ certification.