JT4 · 19 hours ago
Datalinks - Engineer
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expJT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. They are seeking a Datalinks Engineer who will operate Data Link Equipment during missions, analyze data link messages, and plan test missions, while also requiring a strong understanding of military data link standards and protocols.
GovernmentManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The candidate will need basic understanding of Python and basic experience is desired with operating common tactical data link radios/terminals/gateways/modems, MIDS LVT (Link 16), MIDS JTRS (Link 16), AN/ARC-210 (U/VHF), AN/PRC-117G (U/VHF)
Candidate should have some familiarity with the following data link waveforms and protocols: Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF) and the ability to develop and analyze data link messages (J-series messages, K-series messages)
Ability to read and understand common military data link standards and protocols is desired: (MIL-STD 6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD 6017 (VMF)
Familiarity with using tactical data link software is desired: (Battlefield Operations Group Support System (BOSS), Amalgamated Remote Management System (ARMS), Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS), Terminal Operational Environment Simulator (TOES), IDM Workbench. Protocol Analyzer, Message Analysis and Data Reduction for the Integration of Links (MANDRIL)
Candidate will order aircraft data for a specific Data Link and Aircraft and run a software program or go through the data manually to analyze it, complete computer data transfers, and including completion of proper documentation
Candidate will plan individually or with teammates Data Link test missions, interact with other platforms to conduct Data Link Interoperability testing
Candidate will operate Data Link Equipment during actual missions to gather data from the aircraft and send stimulus to aircraft during missions to complete test operations
Candidate needs to have basic understanding in COMMS and Datalinks, ability to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearances, be a team player, be self-motivated to get things done on time and with high quality, and be willing to work odd hours at times, be familiar with hardware and software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or an accredited doctoral degree in engineering
Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs
Sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Planning/organizing skills
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Basic understanding of Python
Basic experience with operating common tactical data link radios/terminals/gateways/modems, MIDS LVT (Link 16), MIDS JTRS (Link 16), AN/ARC-210 (U/VHF), AN/PRC-117G (U/VHF)
Familiarity with the following data link waveforms and protocols: Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF) and the ability to develop and analyze data link messages (J-series messages, K-series messages)
Ability to read and understand common military data link standards and protocols: (MIL-STD 6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD 6017 (VMF)
Familiarity with using tactical data link software: (Battlefield Operations Group Support System (BOSS), Amalgamated Remote Management System (ARMS), Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS), Terminal Operational Environment Simulator (TOES), IDM Workbench, Protocol Analyzer, Message Analysis and Data Reduction for the Integration of Links (MANDRIL)
Ability to order aircraft data for a specific Data Link and Aircraft and run a software program or go through the data manually to analyze it, complete computer data transfers, and including completion of proper documentation
Ability to plan individually or with teammates Data Link test missions, interact with other platforms to conduct Data Link Interoperability testing
Ability to operate Data Link Equipment during actual missions to gather data from the aircraft and send stimulus to aircraft during missions to complete test operations
Basic understanding in COMMS and Datalinks
Be a team player, be self-motivated to get things done on time and with high quality, and be willing to work odd hours at times
Familiarity with hardware and software
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
JT4
JT4 offers engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Wild
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, JT4 │ Integration Strategies
Marcus Stevens
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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