Senior Tactical Data Link Field Specialist

RTX; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Canberra is seeking a Senior Tactical Data Link Field Support Representative to join our defence programs onsite. You will provide operational training, mentoring, and on‑site support for the Joint Interface Control System and multiple TDL capabilities, working with experienced teams to enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively.

The role requires strong TDL operations experience, COMSEC/HACE, RF equipment operation, and the ability to develop training materials

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in Tactical Data Link operations.
• COMSEC / High Assurance Crypto Equipment (HACE) experience.
• Operation of tactical and strategic RF communication equipment.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate concepts and provide technical system functionality descriptions.
• Development, and update of mixed media training materials.
• When required delivery of training and ongoing mentoring of the operator workforce.
• Support training planning and coordination activities.
• Attends conferences for users and support groups (customer and industry).
• Develop and present operational briefings on capability.
• Identify and recommend modifications and upgrades to hardware, software and processes.
• Attends ongoing and advanced training to enhance knowledge of TDL.
• Support Tactical Data Link Operational Plan (multi TDL) development.
• Ability to travel in support of Australian domestic tasks.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to assist the system users to expand their knowledge of the JIC Systems capabilities and functions.
• Resolve Tactical Data Link technical issues that may arise.
• Provide on-site support (training and mentoring).
• Field support to test and training activities, and
• Perform helpdesk duties.

Skills

TDL operations

COMSEC/HACE

RF equipment

training delivery

communication skills

training materials

mentoring

planning support

travel readiness

NV2 clearance

Job description

RTX in Canberra is seeking a Senior Tactical Data Link Field Support Representative to join our defence programs onsite. You will provide operational training, mentoring, and on‑site support for the Joint Interface Control System and multiple TDL capabilities, working with experienced teams to enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively.

The role requires strong TDL operations experience, COMSEC/HACE, RF equipment operation, and the ability to develop training materials