Principal Systems Engineer - Link 16

Lynx • Marietta, GA

4d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Link 16 tactical data links and MIDS-JTRS terminals. This role involves supporting complex DoD communications, mission systems, or avionics programs, with a focus on modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, system design, integration, verification, and validation. You will lead engineering teams, support major design reviews, and contribute to the successful qualification, certification, and fielding of advanced communication systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience supporting complex DoD communications, mission systems, or avionics programs.
• Deep experience with Link 16 tactical data links and MIDS-JTRS terminals.
• Experience supporting MIDS-JTRS Block Upgrade or other tactical data link modernization efforts.
• Demonstrated experience developing, allocating, and managing system and subsystem requirements, including requirements traceability and verification.
• Experience authoring system specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system design documentation, and verification documentation.
• Strong understanding of Link 16 architectures, tactical message standards, network participation groups (NPGs), and terminal operation.
• Experience leading system integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing.
• Experience developing and executing system-level, integration, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting major engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and customer acceptance events.
• Strong technical leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a MIDS-JTRS upgrade program or other Link 16 modernization program.
• Experience with MIL-STD-6016, STANAG 5516, J-series messages, and tactical data link protocols.
• Experience with Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) technologies.
• Experience using IBM DOORS for requirements management.
• Experience supporting airborne mission systems, C4ISR, or tactical communications programs.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience supporting formal customer qualification, certification, and fielding activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, allocate, and manage system and subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability and verification.
• Author system specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system design documentation, and verification documentation.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing.
• Develop and execute system-level, integration, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support major engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and customer acceptance events.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal