Remote Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer to support tactical data links, spectrum management, and DMM initiatives across multi‑domain mission integration.

This role aligns with government and industry stakeholders, drives MBSE workflows, HITL/SIL testing, airworthiness documentation, and avionics integration to sustain critical programs. Experience in Link 16/TTNT/UHF/VHF and aviation certifications is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience with tactical communications, datalinks, or avionics systems.
• Working knowledge of Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF, OMS/OA standards, and military architectures.
• Experience with spectrum management and IFF/Mode 5 certification processes.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody) and digital engineering workflows.
• Understanding of CNS/ATM mandates and airspace integration requirements.
• Experience with avionics integration, HITL/SIL testing, and data bus architectures.
• Ability to create airworthiness and flight clearance documentation.
• Strong communication skills; interface with government and industry partners.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer tactical communications and datalink architectures including Link 16, TTNT, UHF/VHF
• Integrate Open Mission Systems (OMS) and open architecture standards
• Perform system analysis, interface definition, and mission thread development
• Coordinate RF spectrum allocations, frequency compliance, and certification artifacts
• Serve as technical interface to the DoW AIMS Program Office
• Support Mark XIIA/Mode 5 IFF certification packages and related tasks
• Develop compliance matrices for ICAO, FAA NextGen, DoD/DoW mandates
• Support civil/military airspace integration assessments and architecture evaluations
• Implement MBSE workflows and digital engineering processes
• Maintain digital thread and digital twin across datalink/avionics baselines
• Utilize digital tools to accelerate DMM initiatives
• Conduct HITL and SIL integration activities
• Evaluate MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, ARINC 429 data buses
• Support test execution, results analysis, and verification planning
• Develop and review system safety assessments and airworthiness documentation
• Author flight clearance engineering products and certification artifacts
• Interface with government and industry partners

Skills

Link 16

TTNT

UHF/VHF

OMS/OA standards

MBSE tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

airworthiness documentation

government interface

systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Communications & Datalinks Systems Engineer to support tactical data links, spectrum management, and DMM initiatives across multi‑domain mission integration.

This role aligns with government and industry stakeholders, drives MBSE workflows, HITL/SIL testing, airworthiness documentation, and avionics integration to sustain critical programs. Experience in Link 16/TTNT/UHF/VHF and aviation certifications is valued.