Datalink Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Lexington Park, MD

4d • $61,900 - $141,000

About The Position

As a Datalink Engineer at Booz Allen, you will use electrical engineering skills to manage the integration and compatibility of datalink systems. You will transform mission systems requirements to improve datalink performance across a variety of platforms, supporting mission systems teams and working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms.

You will collaborate with existing teams to understand current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate upgrades that improve warfighters’ capabilities. You will also assist with augmenting designs and algorithms to improve system performance. The role offers the opportunity to apply electrical engineering skills while developing expertise in the datalink discipline.

Requirements

• Experience with datalink systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
• Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integration and warfighter capabilities.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern Navy datalink systems.
• Experience with the SETR process.
• Experience with datalink compliance testing, including NCTSI.
• Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting.
• Ability to analyze datalink designs and provide technical inputs to improve performance and integration ease.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Master's degree in a Science field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integration and compatibility of datalink systems.
• Transform mission systems requirements to improve datalink performance across a variety of platforms.
• Support mission systems teams in working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms.
• Work with engineering teams and OEMs to understand challenges, develop upgrades, and integrate them into platforms.
• Assist in modifying designs and algorithms to improve system performance.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time