Tactical Data Link Engineer

Job ID: 2610468

Location: Jeddah, 02, SA

Date Posted: 2026-03-20

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Link 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide technical expertise and support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Link 16 systems, with a strong emphasis on MIDS/JTRS, LVT 1, and LVT 2 hardware.
• Thorough understanding of Link 16 network creation, including all components necessary to create a Link 16 network.
• Understanding of how to create, read, and interpret OPTASK LINKs, Network Design Documents, and Initialization Data Load Files.
• Conducts thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues related to Link 16 systems, including hardware, software, and network configurations.
• Develops and implement effective strategies for system optimization, performance improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Performs system testing and evaluation to ensure compliance with established standards, protocols, and security requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Collaborates with JITC for certification and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a Technical field such as Engineering, Science or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 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).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• US Citizenship.
• US SECRET security clearance, or verification of the ability to get one.

DESIRED:

• Three+ (3) years experience with NAVWAR prime mission products.
• Experience interacting with USG and foreign senior military/government officials.
• Completion of DISAM SCM courses such as SCM-C.
• DISAM International Affairs Certification Level 1 or above.
• Experience working in austere locations (e.g., Middle Eastern nations) in security cooperation/assistance efforts or for foreign customers (i.e., not for US military bases or USG facilities.)