Principal System Interoperability Engineer - Active Secret Security Clearance

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.

Required Qualifications and Technical Experience

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Education: Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 15+ years in data links and communications engineering, minimum 5 years of DoD-related experience
• Skills: Strong knowledge of Air Force systems integration, testing, and deployment, particularly in relation to data link interoperability, interfaces, and test/verification requirements
• Experience: Experience in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at subsystem and system levels
• Proficiency: Proficiency in defining and documenting Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations for Air Force weapon systems
• Knowledge: 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