Tactical Data Link Engineer

Job Title: Tactical Data Link Engineer/System Engineer

Responsibilities:

A Tactical Data Link (TDL) Systems Engineer, or similar role, focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and interoperable communication systems for military applications. These systems enable platforms like aircraft, ships, and ground units to share tactical information in real-time, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making. Responsibilities include system integration, network planning, data analysis, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and protocols.

• Designing and defining the architecture of tactical communication systems, ensuring secure and resilient communication for warfighters. This includes selecting appropriate hardware and software components, and integrating them with various platforms.
• Planning and configuring TDL networks, including Link 16, Link 22, and other relevant standards, to ensure seamless data exchange. This involves understanding network architectures, transmission protocols, and bandwidth requirements.
• Analyzing data transmitted through TDLs, identifying and resolving communication issues, and optimizing system performance.
• Ensuring that TDL systems comply with relevant military standards (MIL-STDs) and protocols, and conducting system testing and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of TDL systems, including Link 16, Link 22, and other relevant protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors in Technical field
• Three+ (3) years experience supporting C4I Tactical Data Link systems such as Link-11, Link-16, and Link-22
• Experience working OCONUS in security cooperation efforts or for foreign customers (i.e., not for US military bases or USG facilities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Three+ (3) years of experience with NAVWAR prime mission products.
• Three+ (3) years of experience supporting Systems Engineering and Technical Reviews (SETR).
• Completion of DISAM SCM courses such as SCM-C.
• DISAM International Affairs Certification Level 1 or above

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Current US Government issued Secret clearance

Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Location: This position will be located in Saudi Arabia and will be an onsite position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

• Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment.
• The job requires varying amounts of sitting, standing, and walking.
• This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate clearly with an excellent comprehension of the English language is essential.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor setting.

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties described in the work environment

Travel: Minimal travel for corporate support is expected for this position.

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The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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**This position is in support of current opportunities**

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