Tactical Data Link (TDL) Technician

Tactical Data Link (TDL) Technician

Principal responsibilities include:

• Act as a TDL Link-11 and 16 operator and technician during test events.
• Analyze Link messages through MLST-3 server interacting with MIDS, STT and/or DTSK-11.
• Support test efforts with AEGIS Modernization Team and Systems Operations Verification Testing at various shipyards.
• Work with assigned government TDL lead to understand Link test objectives and obtain necessary keymat and OPTASK parameters.
• Pre-check and groom of Link equipment prior to testing.
• Perform Link-11 and Link-16 operations during test events.
• Troubleshoot with shipboard personnel and other land-based test sites if problems arise during operations; and provide reports to government TDL lead with findings and notes.
• Have high level of competency with MLST-3 servers to investigate any complications that may arise during testing.
• Have high level of competency upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware.
• Work with assigned government TDL lead to understand Link test objectives and obtain necessary keymat and OPTASK parameters.
• Perform Link-11 and Link-16 operations during test events.
• Troubleshoot with shipboard personnel and other land-based test sites if problems arise during operations; and provide reports to government TDL lead with findings and notes.
• Have demonstrated ability to work in a complex Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment within the Department of Defense (NAVSEA, NAVAIR, FMS, etc.).
• Computer literacy (MS Office), technical writing proficiency, and excellent oral presentation skills.
• Ability to traverse from aircraft and ships at-sea, up and down shipboard ladders/decks.
• Demonstrated experience briefing large contingents of active duty and civilian personnel.
• Travel 25 - 50% minimum.
• Must be able to multi-person lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: Security clearance required SECRET (minimum).
• A BS and 0 years of experience or a HS and minimum of 6 years working with TDL systems.
• Experience with operating Link-11 and 16 TDL equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment within the Department of Defense (NAVSEA, NAVAIR, FMS, etc.).
• Computer literacy (MS Office), technical writing proficiency, and excellent oral presentation skills.
• Ability to traverse from aircraft and ships at-sea, up and down shipboard ladders/decks.
• Demonstrated experience briefing large contingents of active duty and civilian personnel.
• Travel 25 - 50% minimum.
• Must be able to multi-person lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Electronics Technician capable of maintaining and repairing complex computer and cryptographic systems.
• Experience with loading keymat to TDL equipment.
• Experience with developing and working from an OPTASK for Link operations.

Potential for remote work ORA_ON_SITE.

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.