Data Link Engineer

Canvas, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Data Link / Navigation Engineer based in the Town of Florida, NY. This full-time position involves operating and monitoring tactical hardware, integrating with Live-Virtual-Constructive systems, and modernizing TDL HITL emulators. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and a Top Secret clearance. Strong knowledge in Link-16 systems and GNSS integration is preferred, alongside proficiency in tools like MATLAB and Wireshark.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in relevant field required.
• Hands-on experience in GNSS/INS integration and navigation algorithms.
• Top Secret clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tactical hardware within simulations.
• Integrate hardware with Live-Virtual-Constructive architectures.
• Research and modernize existing TDL HITL emulators.

Skills

Link-16 knowledge

Wireshark proficiency

RF transceiver design understanding

Kalman filtering

C++ coding

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

oscilloscopes

spectrum/network analyzers

Job description

Data Link / Navigation Engineer page is loaded## Data Link / Navigation Engineerlocations: Eglin AFB, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100467## **Key Responsibilities**### **Hardware‐in‐the‐Loop (HITL) & LVC‐Integrated Operations*** 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.### **Tactical Data Link (TDL) Engineering*** 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.### **Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)*** Evaluate GNSS/INS integration, Kalman filtering approaches, and navigation algorithm performance.* Research, develop and modernize GNSS and alternative navigation (Alt‐Nav) HITL simulation capabilities to maintain relevance with emerging GNSS‐modernized, anti‐jam, and resilient PNT solutions across next‐generation weapon and UAS systems* 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.## **Preferred Qualifications**### **Data Link / RF Systems*** 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.### **GNSS*** Hands‐on experience with GNSS/INS integration, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithms.* Knowledge of anti‐jam techniques, NAVWAR considerations, and jamming threat environments.* Proficiency with Monte Carlo/covariance analysis and navigation system M&S.* Experience with M‐Code receivers, IMU selection/characterization, and GNSS modernization programs.* Understanding of GNSS systems (GPS. GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou).* 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