Communications Engineer Principal

Applied Research Solutions • Bedford, MA

6d • $160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates for the role of Data Links & Communication Engineer SME located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Additional qualifications Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules. Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting. The Contractor shall advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control. The contractor will perform other duties as assigned. The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas: Combat Net Radio (CNR) Test and Demonstration: includes engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 16 communications. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS)

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 5 Years experience in software design and software requirements development
• Proficiency in C++ an Java Programming languages and development frameworks
• Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo)
• Networking and embedded mission systems experience
• Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, Product Roadmap).

Nice To Haves

• Combat Net Radio (CNR) Test and Demonstration
• Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP)
• Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control
• Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS)
• United States Message Text Format (USMTF)
• Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS)

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.
• Interface with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules.
• Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level.
• Interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting.
• Advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 16 communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed