UAS Datalinks SME — Secret-Cleared Engineer (On-site)

CACI International Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a UAS Tech to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division, providing datalinks engineering expertise for development, integration, qualification, and sustainment of UAS datalink systems on-site with limited telework.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, a technical degree, and hands-on experience with encryption, RF modeling, COMSEC/TRANSEC, and coordinating with partner labs and NATO.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a hard science or technical discipline.
• Experience with UAS datalink systems, RF systems, communications systems, or related mission systems.
• Experience with encryption, RF modeling, communication and datalink standards, COMSEC, or TRANSEC.
• Experience supporting systems, subsystems, and components involving modems, RF equipment, antennas, interfaces, software, waveforms, and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques.
• Ability to develop and provide reports to management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work on-site full time with limited telework eligibility.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a UAS datalink strategy aligned with office objectives and capabilities.
• Provide datalink SME support to PM UAS leadership and special projects.
• Provide technical oversight for datalink system development, integration, qualification, and sustainment.
• Support systems and components involving modems, RF equipment, antennas, and related interfaces and protocols.
• Assess threat environments and impacts to RF systems.
• Coordinate with labs and development organizations, including OSW, C2N, C5ISR, NSA, and NATO.
• Represent UAS in forums and briefings with technical and programmatic discussions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute changes for critical upgrades and field issues.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Report development to management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hard science or a technical discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CACI International Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a UAS Tech to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division, providing datalinks engineering expertise for development, integration, qualification, and sustainment of UAS datalink systems on-site with limited telework.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, a technical degree, and hands-on experience with encryption, RF modeling, COMSEC/TRANSEC, and coordinating with partner labs and NATO.