F-35 Communications Analyst

ACT1 Federal LLC.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Stock Ownership Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

ACT1 Federal LLC. is seeking a Senior F-35 Communications Engineer to join the Aviation division in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on tactical datalinks and intra-flight communications IO expertise within the JPO framework, supporting IO requirements and program reviews.

The position requires an Active Secret Clearance, a BA/BS degree, and extensive DoD and C4I experience. Travel is approx. 10% with on-site work at Crystal City facility.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 10 years of systems-to-systems level interface analysis experience in an engineering or technical position.
• Four years in a test and evaluation environment supporting a DoD ACAT-I Acquisition Program.
• Six years involved technical analysis/support of C4I digital datalinks and intra-flight communications (Link-16/VMF).
• Understanding of joint/coalition airborne communications network interfaces and messaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Willingness to travel (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating interface development, implementation, and sustainment upgrades to F-35 airborne communications capabilities.
• Coordinating F-35 IO implementation positions with U.S. Military Services, Partner Nations, and all FMS cases.
• Validating IO requirements and external IO architecture to satisfy IO requirements for joint/coalition env.
• Managing IO requirements docs and PSCNs with F-35 Prime Contractor staff.
• Addressing IO assessments to ensure IO interface requirements are integrated in IO documents/contract specs.
• Supporting IO verification test planning and execution; providing verification inputs to TEMP.
• Preparing presentations on IO program status, issues, and verification needs for various groups.
• Participating in joint data link governing bodies and government working groups.

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

JOB TITLE:

F-35 Communications Engineer, Senior

Location:

Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

Category:

Funded

Schedule (FT/PT):

FT

Travel Required:

N/A

Shift:

Day

Remote Type:

On-site

Clearance required:

Active Secret Clearance

Division:

Aviation

Salary

$130,000-$148,000

Job Description:

The F-35 Communications Engineer serves as one of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) Interoperability (IO) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with a primary focus in providing tactical datalinks and intra-flight communications IO-related analytical and design expertise. The F-35 JPO develops, tests, produces, fields, and sustains F-35 Fifth-Generation combat capability for the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps along with Partner and Foreign Military Sales nations around the world. This position supports the F-35 IO Government Lead and serves as the primary IO-related requirements oversight lead for the F-35 IO Team.

Responsibilities:

• Orchestrating interface development, implementation, and sustainment upgrades to the F-35 airborne communications capabilities
• Coordinating F-35 airborne communications IO (joint tactical datalinks/ communications) implementation positions with the U.S. Military Services, Partner Nations, and all FMS cases -- includes establishing specific military standards compliant Link-16 as well as F-35-unique Multi-function Advanced Data Link (MADL) message sets with minimum data link implementation recommendations
• Validating F-35 airborne communications-related Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and associated external IO architecture development -- Includes systems-level IO interface assessments and technical inputs to ensure F-35 information exchanges and the associated communications interface design will satisfy U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO requirements within the F-35 joint/coalition operational environment
• Managing F-35 IO-related requirements documents and Proposed Specification Change Notices (PSCNs) inputs to ensure properly integration of IO-related capabilities -- Works directly with the F-35 Prime Contractor engineering staff to update/maintain the F-35 Operational Requirements Specification (ORS)
• Assisting in addressing airborne communications IO assessments of U.S. Military Services/Partner Nation IO-related Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) to ensure airborne communications IO interface requirements are properly integrated in associated F-35 requirements documents/contract specifications and that the planned/implemented F-35 communications IO interface design implementation meets joint and coalition force needs
• Supporting airborne communications IO verification test planning and execution to ensure IO-related requirements are adequately verified. Provides IO-related verification requirements and associated C4I support inputs to the F-35 Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Preparing and/or contributes to presentations on IO-related program status/accomplishments, issues identification/resolution, and verification support requirements to F-35 Operational Advisory Group, Requirements Working Group, Senior Warfighters Group, and JSF Executive Steering Board (JSEB) deliberations as well as during IO Advisory Group (IAG) and Lockheed Martin IO-related reviews
• Participating in joint and Military Service-specific tactical data link governing bodies and represents the F-35 JPO in U.S. Government working group deliberations tied to establishing joint/commercial tactical communications policy

Requirements

• SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR
• BA/BS degree
• 10 years of systems-to-systems level interface analysis experience in an engineering or technical position of which:
• Four years were in a test and evaluation (developmental and/or operational) environment supporting a DoD ACAT-I Acquisition Program
• Six years involved technical analysis/support of C4I digital datalinks and intra-flight communications to include Link-16/Variable Message Format (VMF) with emphasis on tactical datalink communications [Command and Control (C2), Electronic Warfare (EW), or Fighter platform communications] as well as the associated mission planning/operational coordination
• In-depth technical understanding of joint/coalition airborne communications network interfaces and associated messaging
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time OffPaid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.