Data Link 16 Engineer -Saudi Arabia
About The Position
The Link 16 Engineer will provide technical advice, assistance, planning, and demonstration of methods for testing, configuration and operation of PATRIOT Tactical Data Link communications and related equipment covered under the currently approved TAA for the Hawk Patriot Logistics Sustain Services (HPLSS) program. This individual utilizes troubleshooting and fault isolation to diagnose Tactical Data Link equipment and network connectivity to determine cause and location of communication equipment malfunctions and recommends repair disposition for PATRIOT Tactical Data Link Communication equipment that are covered under the currently approved TAA. The Link 16 Engineer will also perform field troubleshooting and fault isolation on communication equipment at field sites when required. The individual will participate in developing On the Job Training (OJT) programs and assists the section officer in enforcing policies, procedures and standards. This position is a Long-Term International Assignment (LTIA) located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, and functional verification of MIDS TERMINALS, and JRE/CDLI workstations.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with military standard 6016 and 3011C over IP-enabled networks and experience working the Network Design Facilities (NDF).
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with a theater level Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) and Data Link Managers.
- Experienced with PATRIOT Battalion Higher Echelon Unit (HEU) initialization.
- Must have a current Secret Clearance.
- Must be able to obtain a Saudi Arabia visa.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Completed the JT-301 Joint Interface Control Officer Course (JICO).
- Completed the JT-101 Link 16 Joint Interoperability Course, JT-102 MULTI-TDL Advance Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC), and the JT-201 Link-16 Planner Course or a US Army 140A, 14H, or 14G with minimum 10 years’ experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice, assistance, planning, and demonstration of methods for testing, configuration and operation of PATRIOT Tactical Data Link communications and related equipment.
- Utilize troubleshooting and fault isolation to diagnose Tactical Data Link equipment and network connectivity to determine cause and location of communication equipment malfunctions.
- Recommend repair disposition for PATRIOT Tactical Data Link Communication equipment.
- Perform field troubleshooting and fault isolation on communication equipment at field sites when required.
- Participate in developing On the Job Training (OJT) programs.
- Assist the section officer in enforcing policies, procedures and standards.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
- parental (including paternal) leave
- achievement awards
- educational assistance
- child/adult backup care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
