Astrion · 12 hours ago
Data Link Scientist/Engineer - Mid-Level
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Data Link Scientist/Engineer - Mid-Level located at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves supporting the United States Air Force’s premier Tactical Data Links Developmental Test Team by planning and executing data link test operations, conducting data analysis, and coordinating equipment integration on military platforms.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for all test planning, execution, and reporting activities for which TGBC is chartered to support
Perform as a member of the Air Force’s premiere tactical data link developmental test team
Be a test team lead engineer responsible for planning, developing, executing data link test operations and reporting test findings
Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology
Coordinate data link equipment integration on military ground and airborne platforms
Directly support System Program Offices, other DOD services, Joint Battle Labs, as well as development contractors
Develop and review test architectures for the system under test and coordinate test assets, support assets, and data collection device availability to ensure successful test events
Write and review data link test plans, reports, and procedures
Support data analysis working groups to measure system performance and conduct root cause analysis
Conduct technical research, testing, and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of all data link test programs
Analyze post test results in a timely fashion so as to meet final test reporting timeliness
Mentor junior engineers
Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks
Travel to TDY locations to support test events, program management events, or training efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3-10 years of technical experience is required. Additional experience may be substituted for education
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. Interim Secret clearance required prior to starting employment
Three to ten (3-10) years of technical experience with Fourth Generation (Link 16) radios and tactical data links messages & associated military standards relative to C4ISR
Must be capable of traveling to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, both CONUS and OCONUS
Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications
Effective oral and written communications skills
Preferred
Relevant technical experience in areas related to tactical data links, data link radios, radio frequency waves and propagation, computer networks
Experience with fourth (Link 16), Familiarity with JREAP and 6026 forwarding, and Link 22 and/or UCI tactical data links interoperability testing, implementation and operations
An understanding of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) processes for Air Force acquisition programs, with expertise in applying the test methodologies of AFI 99-103 to aircraft systems, weapon systems, and related materiel solutions
Top Secret security clearance
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
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Senior Vice President, Transformation
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