Tactical Data Links Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

136d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. You thrive in an environment of innovation with an intense focus on operational end users. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. As a Tactical Data Links Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to design, develop, test, and deploy tactical command and control network capabilities for Air Force missions. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate, modernize and secure tactical data links for unmanned systems. You’ll develop your skills in system analysis and design while gaining experience in Air Force mission sets. Grow your skills by merging information assurance and systems engineering to create secure solutions for C4ISR mission sets. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with the design and development of command and control (C2) systems and data links.
• 4+ years of experience with information assurance and systems engineering.
• Experience with software engineering, development, and Agile methodology.
• Experience with Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and analysis of new and emerging technologies.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 IAT II certification within 90 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with emergent technologies.
• Experience with Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) family of systems.
• Experience managing engineering and integrating requirements through DoD processes, architectures, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Software-defined Radios or Tactical Data Link products.
• Possession of excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy tactical command and control network capabilities for Air Force missions.
• Evaluate, modernize, and secure tactical data links for unmanned systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Act as subject matter expert in collaboration meetings, including management, design, and technical reviews.
• Interact directly with clients and stakeholders to identify problems, analyze data, and generate solutions.
• Develop program-level documentation, including briefings, white papers, and transition plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical exchanges and conduct high-level operational planning.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree