Tactical Data Link Engineer – HITL/LVC Systems

Torch Technologies; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts and Health Rẹm

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Tactical Data Link Engineer to join the team at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on operating HITL hardware, integrating with LVC architectures, and configuring TDL networks for live simulations while addressing timing, synchronization, and RF considerations.

Required are advanced degrees or extensive DoD experience, strong Link-16 knowledge, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top‑Secret clearance. onsite at Eglin, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and Top-Secret Clearance must be obtained/maintained.
• Advanced degrees or extensive DoD‑related experience specified in the job posting.
• Working knowledge of Link‑16 and other tactical data link systems.
• Proficiency with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP) and RF fundamentals.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar modeling/simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor real tactical hardware within HITL simulations.
• Integrate hardware with Live‑Virtual‑Constructive architectures for interaction with virtual platforms.
• Configure and monitor LVC‑integrated TDL networks during test events.
• Troubleshoot interfaces, timing and synchronization issues.
• Support and analyze Link‑16 and related TDL systems.
• Develop and modernize TDL HITL emulators for future weapon systems.
• Build, decode and evaluate TDL messages and network architectures.
• Provide real‑time monitoring and technical recommendations.
• Assess feasibility and navigation/TSPI requirements during proposals.
• Support NAVWAR testing and jamming threat evaluations.

Skills

Link-16 knowledge

Wireshark

RF transceiver concepts

MATLAB

Top-Secret Clearance

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

Bachelor’s in a related field with DoD experience

Tools

MATLAB

Wireshark

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Tactical Data Link Engineer to join the team at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on operating HITL hardware, integrating with LVC architectures, and configuring TDL networks for live simulations while addressing timing, synchronization, and RF considerations.

Required are advanced degrees or extensive DoD experience, strong Link-16 knowledge, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top‑Secret clearance. onsite at Eglin, with travel as needed.