Data Links and Communications Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training & Certification

Job summary

Abacus Technology seeks a Data Links and Communications Engineer to support the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB. The role is full-time, based on site in Bedford, MA, and requires extensive data links and DoD program experience.

The candidate will help develop, test, and deploy Air Force systems, define interoperability requirements, and advise senior engineers on performance, schedule, and cost considerations. A active Top Secret clearance is implied by program needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in data links and communications engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related field; additional years may substitute for degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and data links; define interoperability and verification requirements.
• Interface with DoD, USAF, Army, and Joint communities to ensure data link compliance with rules.
• Provide resources with knowledge in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at subsystem and system level.
• Advise program leadership on planning, performance, and cost issues for communications and control.
• Collaborate with multiple commands and centers on C4 issues and encryption key distribution infrastructure.

Skills

Data links

Communications engineering

DoD programs

System integration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Data Links and Communications Engineer to provide technical support for the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.
• Interface with the Federal, DoD, USAF, United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable FAA, DISA, NSA, Service Acquisition Executive, JMPS, Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules.
• Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level.
• Interface with ACC, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting.
• Advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, IPT Leads, PMs, and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control.

Qualifications

15+ years experience in data links and communications engineering including at least 5 years experience support DoD programs. Master’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Experience defining and documenting a set of CNR networking parameter configurations to be used by AF weapon systems and controllers. Experience providing engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over UHF CNR and Link 16 communications. Experience developing, documenting, and presenting a Joint CONEMP that is vetted by Combatant Commands and responsible for DoD/Joint Chiefs of Staff/Service agencies, is flexible and scalable across conflict intensity and Joint/single-service command architectures, supports third-party targeting and handoff of control, is compatible with communications via Military tactical data exchange networks, such as LINK-16 and UHF/CNR, is aligned with weapon and controller system capabilities, and is transferrable to warfighter training environments. Thorough knowledge of the development of cryptologic systems. Experience with Link 16 including developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing TDL environments that support effective weapon capability across a broad range of warfare intensity and force architectures, while minimizing negative impact on existing users and usage of those environments. Able to complete the development and documentation of Link-16 J11.X messages, within the construct of a Joint Service CM strategy that will maintain interoperability between weapon systems and controllers, while supporting a flexible CONEMPS, and allowing for rapid, responsive evolution of the weapon system capability. Experience defining and documenting specifications for network enabled weapon systems, Threshold and Objective launch/control aircraft and ground control systems to ensure Link-16 J11.X message interoperability with applicable weapon systems. Able to support agile communications initiative and activities. Able to advise and assist in providing weapon systems engineering support to DoD TDL agencies to ensure weapon interoperability among the tactical aircraft and command-and-control systems used in joint and combined military operations. Must be able to travel as needed. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

The projected compensation range for this position is $159,400-$177,000. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled