Datalinks Test Engineer - Mid-Level - Astrion

OpenTalent; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Datalinks Test Engineer - Mid Level to join the TGBC team at Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, FL. This full-time, on-site role involves planning, developing, and executing test events for the US Air Force's Datalinks program, with travel up to 35% and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 3–10 years related experience, strong teamwork and technical communication skills, and proficiency with data link systems (Link 16, SADL, JREAP) and network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 3–10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Experience with TDL, data link radios, RF waves and propagation, and computer networking.
• Ability to participate on a test team to meet exercise, demonstration, or test requirements.
• Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, and collect data for post-test analysis.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and basic technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute all aspects of test events.
• Serve as a test lead or support a lead as a team member.
• Collaborate with the TGBC team at Eglin AFB to support 46 Test Squadron requirements.
• Prepare and present briefings, plans, and reports.

Skills

Test engineering

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Data link concepts

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Microsoft Office

Job description

Datalinks Test Engineer - Mid Level

LOCATION: Eglin, AFB

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 35%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Datalinks Test Engineer- Mid Level located at the Eglin, AFB in Valparaiso, FL .

Our Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is searching for an experienced data link professional and/or test engineer to join the United States Air Force's premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will possess all the qualifications listed below. We are looking for people that have a strong engineering background and/or TDL foundation and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required/preferred areas. Position responsibilities can span from serving as a test lead responsible for planning, developing, and executing all aspects of a test event to assisting another test lead as a team member.

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB as a mid-level Test Engineer. This is NOT a remote position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 3-10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.
• Relevant engineering and/or technical experience in areas related to TDL, data link radios, radio frequency waves and propagation, and computer networking.
• Ability to participate on a test team to meet exercise, demonstration, or test requirements.
• Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting.
• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Experience developing and authoring documents such as briefings, plans, reports, executive summaries, white papers, and staff actions.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications.
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% of the time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Working knowledge of tactical datalink systems (Link 16, SADL, JREAP, etc.).
• Proficiency in network analysis, including practical experience with tools like Wireshark and tcpdump, and a deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.).