Lead, Systems Engineering - Datalink

L3Harris Technologies•Greenville, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Senior level Systems Engineer to perform data analysis, requirements, design, development, test, and integration in tactical data links and processing systems. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in Link 22 tactical data link systems, providing hands-on architecture development requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and training expertise for airborne and maritime-based system applications. The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to prepare and present technical briefs to internal management teams.

Requirements

Active US Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, etc.) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering with Datalink.
Minimum 8 years working with tactical data links.
Demonstrated experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and managing exportable Link 22 configurations for deployment across multiple platforms or customer environments.
Familiarity with Link 22 software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control.
Experience with Link 16 and/or other tactical data links and their interoperability with Link 22 networks.
Familiarity with Leonardo DRS and Curtiss-Wright products and their integration within tactical data link and airborne communication architectures.
Experience working with domestic and foreign subcontractors, and foreign customers.
Familiarity with multi-national interoperability testing events and coalition data link environments.
Experience in Software coding and development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, et al) is required to generate work products.
Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
Experience presenting design and project information at periodic reviews as well as recommending improvements to existing designs.
Experience handling a large amount of classified material.
Experience with building test cases to assess software and system operation against requirements, writing defect reports, and assessing corrections.
Familiarity with networking technologies, to include Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Link 22 systems, architecture, standards, network design, and configuration.
Integrate and configure Link 22 for airborne and maritime communication platforms.
Design Link 22 data flows across multi-node networks, including function groups, time slot management, and message routing.
Develop and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations for multiple programs, platforms, and customers.
Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware and software components, including SNC, SPC, and LLC.
Design physical architectures incorporating Link 22 and other tactical data links across multiple security domains.
Design, integrate, and test wideband and narrowband communications supporting Link 22 operations.
Develop and execute Link 22 compliance and performance test procedures to meet system requirements and applicable standards.
Support performance, verification, and sustainment of fielded tactical communication systems and components.
Perform engineering analyses and review performance at system and component levels.
Design, develop, and release related data management, processing, and reporting software tools.
Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to support flight test/ability to obtain active flight physical.