TDL Systems Engineer II — Interop & Test Lead

KOAM Engineering Systems (KES); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KOAM Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES) seeks a Tactical Data Links Specialist II to support DoD lab and fleet test environments. The role focuses on configuring, operating, and troubleshooting TDL systems across Link 16, JREAP, and C2P/NGC2P/CDLMS platforms.

The candidate will handle network connectivity, hardware, and software, validate J-Series messaging, and assist with system integration for Aegis/BMD-related test events. DoD lab exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent DoD tech experience required.
• Experience with Link 16, JREAP protocols, and J-Series messaging.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve tactical data link and network connectivity issues.
• Security clearance at Secret level required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot TDL systems (C2P/NGC2P/CDLMS/TNP).
• Establish and sustain tactical communications using Link 16 and JREAP protocols.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, and network infrastructure for interoperability.
• Diagnose end-to-end connectivity across servers, NICs, cabling, patch panels, and interfaces.
• Support DoD test events and system integration activities and resolve interoperability issues.
• Perform basic system administration in RHEL and Windows environments.

Skills

Link 16

JREAP

TCP/IP networking

C2P/NGC2P/CDLMS

Troubleshooting hardware

DoD/lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Equivalent military training with 5+ years DoD/Navy experience

Tools

LMMT

NSITE

Data Link Test Tool (DLTT)

C2P

C2PS

Job description

KOAM Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES) seeks a Tactical Data Links Specialist II to support DoD lab and fleet test environments. The role focuses on configuring, operating, and troubleshooting TDL systems across Link 16, JREAP, and C2P/NGC2P/CDLMS platforms.

The candidate will handle network connectivity, hardware, and software, validate J-Series messaging, and assist with system integration for Aegis/BMD-related test events. DoD lab exposure preferred.