Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This full-time position requires a Master's or Doctorate Degree and extensive experience in Air Force systems. The ideal candidate will maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and engage in defining specifications for advanced weapon systems.

Responsibilities include interfacing with federal agencies, providing technical advice on C3 issues, and ensuring interoperability in communication systems.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field with at least 20 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 25 years.
• Must have and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge in developing, integrating, testing, and deploying Air Force systems.

Responsibilities

• Support defining specifications for network-enabled weapon systems.
• Interface with federal agencies to ensure compliance with data link standards.
• Provide technical advice on Command, Control and Communications (C3) issues.
• Support developing Joint Service approaches for weapon integration.

Skills

US Citizenship

Master's or Doctorate Degree in related field

25 years experience in technical discipline

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Knowledge in Air Force systems

Experience in DecSecOps

Experience in Cloud

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

JIRA

Confluence

GIT

Cameo tool

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GIT

Cameo tool

Job description

Overview

Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $140-$155,000 annually *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI

TRAVEL: Limited, as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract, supporting the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a US Citizen
• Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links
• Knowledge and experience in DoD Test & Evaluation at sub-system and system level
• Experience in the following areas required:
  • DecSecOps
  • Cloud
  • Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • GIT
  • Cameo tool

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience in Tactical Platform Open Mission Systems (OMS) architectures, hardware/software processing environments, and limits of current OMS architectures
• Knowledge and experience in DoD Enterprise communications activities (e.g., Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DyNAMO/Comat Cloud)
• Knowledge and experience in J-Series and UCI message sets/schema and protocols, interoperability needs
• Knowledge and experience in communications planning for Tactical Platforms
• Knowledge of BLOS Waveforms (AEHF/WGS, Protected Tactical Waveform, and Civil waveforms

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support defining and documenting specifications for network-enabled weapon systems to ensure Link 16 J11.X message interoperability
• Interface with DoD and non-DoD federal agencies to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable regulations
• Interface with Air Force, other services and agencies in support of developing communications equipment and managing encryption infrastructure for controlling a networked system
• Provide technical advice on Command, Control and Communications (C3) issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, networked weapons, and real-time targeting
• Advise and assist the staff Engineers, IPT members, PMs, and test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control
• Support defining and documenting a set of Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations to provide the best balance between flexible implementation of capability and implementation impact on both existing and emerging weapon systems
• Provide engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations over UHF CNR and Link 16
• Support developing, documenting, and presenting a Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) which is flexible, scalable, and compatible with communications via Military tactical data exchange network
• Support developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing TDL environments
• Support 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 CONEMP