Job Description
Our client, a world leader in the aerospace industry, with a speciality for reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radar, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Due to a period of sustained growth they are looking to expand their team and recruit for a System Integration Engineer – Communication to join their team.
In this role you will define and lead the integration of tactical data link payloads into Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
It is critical that you have the ability to define platform level communication architectures and see them rapidly fielded to support the war fighter!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leverage extensive knowledge of the application and employment of tactical data links (TDLs) to support existing and future programs in the implementation of TDLs on unmanned aircraft and communications pods.
- Develop concept of operation and concept of employment to shape the design of TDL architectures for unmanned systems. Develop and document system and subsystem requirements to capture the requisite system design and performance parameters.
- Coordinate Link 16 related items to support lab and flight test for all programs. Coordination items include Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) requests/scheduling, crypto requests, Information Exchange Requirement (IER) development. Candidate will coordinate with Link 16 network design facilities and exercise/operational coordinators to ensure platform's data link needs are understood and met.
- Function in an advisory or leadership role with regards to the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of engineering problem(s) and provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline OR equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Extensive experience with and knowledge of the implementation of multi-TDL architectures in an operational environment, knowledge of C2 and NonC2 tactics and procedures, and the detailed data exchange requirements to support tactical operations.
- Must have detailed knowledge of the roles and implementation of each role detailed in MIL-STD-6016 and US/Joint TDL doctrine(s). Must also be familiar with the implementation of Joint Range Extension Application Protocol via IP (JREAP-C), and data forwarding rules described in MIL-STD-6020.
- Substantial knowledge of the RF network implementation and design of Link 16 networks and the IERs and coordination required to plan and employ those networks.
- Qualified Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) or equivalent experience is required.
Salary:
Offer you:
- The opportunity to do work that truly matters, engineering technology that safeguards US national security
- Company Pension AND 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid time off
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance program -
All applicants must be a US Citizen