Senior Tactical Data Link Test Lead

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Tactical Data Link Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL to lead test planning, execution, and reporting for TD L programs in the TGBC team. This role supports the 46 TS / TGBC and engages with DoD test teams on developmental testing of data link systems.

The ideal candidate holds a technical master's degree with 10+ years of DoD/test experience, is a U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance, and is capable of designing tests, analyzing data, and delivering briefings and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field with 10+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizen eligible for Secret clearance; Interim Secret required to start.
• Experience in TDL, data link radios, RF waves, and networking.
• Ability to develop and execute test scripts and collect post-test data.
• Strong written and verbal communication; prepare briefs and reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TGBC focal point for test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Design test equipment architectures to meet information exchange needs.
• Advise government on decisions for assigned capabilities.
• Help offices develop technical requirements from user statements.
• Author and review program docs: test plans, OPS, reports.
• Coordinate test resources with MRTFB program managers.
• Maintain schedule of TGBC activities and personnel usage.
• Develop library of lessons learned and documentation.
• Develop and present briefings to stakeholders.
• Use analysis tools to inform leadership on program activities.
• Travel to sites for planning, execution, data analysis, reporting.
• Attend meetings to provide briefings and recommendations.
• Support additional test activities as assigned.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel 25%

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Master's degree in a technical field

Bachelor of Science in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astrion seeks a Senior Tactical Data Link Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL to lead test planning, execution, and reporting for TD L programs in the TGBC team. This role supports the 46 TS / TGBC and engages with DoD test teams on developmental testing of data link systems.

The ideal candidate holds a technical master's degree with 10+ years of DoD/test experience, is a U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance, and is capable of designing tests, analyzing data, and delivering briefings and