Lead Link 22 Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Rockwall (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Systems Engineer for Link 22 to develop and integrate tactical data link architectures across airborne and maritime systems. You will lead requirements, design, test, and interoperability efforts, traveling as needed to support program phases.

The role requires deep expertise in Link 22, NATO STANAGs, and multi-node data flows, with DoD clearance. You will collaborate across teams in a demanding defense environment to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology with 9 years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 7 years.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Link 22 subject matter expert, leveraging in-depth working knowledge of Link 22 systems, architecture, message standards, network design, and the full range of available configuration options.
Integrate and configure Link 22 tactical data link systems for use with airborne weapon system and maritime-based communication platforms, ensuring compatibility and operational effectiveness.
Architect and design Link 22 data flows across multi-node network environments, including Function groups, time slot management, and message routing.
Develop, manage, and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations for use across multiple programs, platforms, and customer environments.
Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware and software components, including System Network Controller (SNC), Signal Processing Controller (SPC), and Link-level COMSEC (LLC) ensuring proper interoperability with platform systems and external networks.
Design and develop physical architectures incorporating Link 22 alongside complementary tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, VMF) across multiple security domains.
Design, integrate, and test wideband and narrowband communication systems in support of Link 22 operations.
Translate customer requests and CONOPS into system-level requirements and ensure proper requirement traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
Review and evaluate electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
Develop and execute Link 22 standards compliance and performance test procedures, ensuring system performance and capabilities meet defined system requirements and applicable MIL-STD and STANAG specifications.
Plan and execute Link 22 interoperability testing in lab and operational environments, including participation in multi-national interoperability events.
Prepare effective presentations to communicate complex technical information, including Link 22 architecture and configuration details, to non-technical professionals and government customers.
Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans in a collaborative team environment.
Develop integration, test, and verification scenarios using Link 22 simulation equipment in support of SW development, integration, and test efforts.
Work in an agile engineering environment.