Tactical Data Link (TDL) Technician

SAIC • Virginia Beach, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) technician in Virginia Beach, VA. SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.

Requirements

• High level of competency with MLST-3 servers to investigate any complications that may arise during testing.
• High level of competency upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware.
• Working knowledge of Link-11 and Link-16 message strings.
• The ability to evaluate data needed for testing is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as a TDL Link-11 and 16 operator and technician during test events.
• Analyze Link messages through MLST-3 server interacting with MIDS, STT and/or DTSK-11.
• Support test efforts with AEGIS Modernization Team and Systems Operations Verification Testing at various shipyards.
• Work with assigned government TDL lead to understand Link test objectives and obtain necessary keymat and OPTASK parameters.
• Pre-check and groom of Link equipment prior to testing.
• Perform Link-11 and Link-16 operations during test events.
• Troubleshoot with shipboard personnel and other land-based test sites if problems arise during operations; and provide reports to government TDL lead with findings and notes.
• Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) cryptographic load testing with the commercial Lear jets.

What This Job Offers

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