Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer

Astrion • Bedford, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract, supporting the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) located at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. This role involves providing knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links. This includes defining data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. The position requires interfacing with Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure data link communications comply with applicable regulations from agencies such as the FAA, DISA, NSA, Service Acquisition Executive, JMPS, and others. The role also involves providing resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level, interfacing with various commands and organizations involved in C3 and encryption key distribution. The contractor will advise and assist program leadership on performance, schedule, and cost issues related to planning, communications, and control, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Knowledge and experience with Link 22 and tactical data links engineering

Nice To Haves

• 5 Years experience in software design and software requirements development
• Proficiency in C++ and 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).

Responsibilities

• Support defining and documenting specifications for network-enabled weapon systems to ensure Link 16 J11.X message interoperability
• Interface with DoD and non-DoD federal agencies to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable regulations
• Interface with Air Force, other services and agencies in support of developing communications equipment and managing encryption infrastructure for controlling a networked system
• Provide technical advice on Command, Control and Communications (C3) issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, networked weapons, and real-time targeting
• Advise and assist the staff Engineers, IPT members, PMs, and test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control
• Support defining and documenting a set of Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations to provide the best balance between flexible implementation of capability and implementation impact on both existing and emerging weapon systems
• Provide engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations over UHF CNR and Link 16
• Support developing, documenting, and presenting a Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) which is flexible, scalable, and compatible with communications via Military tactical data exchange network
• Support developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing TDL environments
• Support development and documentation of Link 16 J11.X messages within the construct of a Joint Service CM strategy that will maintain interoperability between weapon systems and controllers while supporting a flexible CONEMP

What This Job Offers

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