Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion invites applications for the Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer role at Eglin AFB, FL. You will join the 96 Cyberspace Test Group contract team, contributing to design, development, and maintenance of tactical data links and test programs for USAF DT operations.

The ideal candidate holds a technically advanced degree with a decade of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to travel as needed to test sites and contractor locations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required. Twelve years of relevant technical experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
• Active Secret security clearance with eligibility to qualify for a Top Secret clearance for consideration (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Working knowledge of DOD tactical data links
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS up to 25% of the time
• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of the 46 TS Gateways Element Test team
• Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors.
• Plan, execute, and report on test events for datalink gateway systems hosting the following data links: Joint Range Extension, Link 16, SADL, VMF and emerging data links
• Operate datalink systems and equipment
• Proficient/familiar with MIL-STD-6016 J-message formats
• As a technical leader in an engineering role, review customer requirements and participate in test planning meetings
• Develop test plans and procedures, schedules, and execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements and produce timely test reports
• Capable of performing as a team leader in directing and executing system testing
• Author technical documents and briefings and conduct formal presentations
• Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect and reduce data

Skills

Active Secret clearance

DOD tactical data links

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Team oriented

Education

Master’s degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Job description

Astrion invites applications for the Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer role at Eglin AFB, FL. You will join the 96 Cyberspace Test Group contract team, contributing to design, development, and maintenance of tactical data links and test programs for USAF DT operations.

The ideal candidate holds a technically advanced degree with a decade of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to travel as needed to test sites and contractor locations.