Datalinks Test Engineer - Mid-Level Job at Astrion (Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso)

Job Description

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Datalinks Test Engineer- Mid Level located at the Eglin, AFB in Valparaiso, FL. Our Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is searching for an experienced data link professional and/or test engineer to join the United States Air Force’s premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for all test planning, execution, and reporting activities for which TGBC is chartered to support
Design, coordinate, document, and brief test equipment architectures required to meet information exchange requirements (voice and data communications) specific to assigned program operations
Advise the government in decision making relevant to lead command responsibilities and to assigned capabilities and/or programs
Assist program offices in developing technical requirements associated with supported capabilities and/or programs and translating user operational requirements statements into the appropriate requirements format(s)
Author, review and edit program documentation, including test plans, concept of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans, and formal reports
Coordinate test resources with Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) program managers for use of and support to program testing activities
Maintain a comprehensive schedule of program activities, including TGBC support requirements and personnel utilization
Develop and maintain a comprehensive library and/or continuity database used to capture all lessons learned, planning, execution, and reporting documentation relative to TGBC program involvement
Develop and present briefings to test community, program office and senior-level personnel on program activities
Utilize software tools to conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis which will be used to inform leadership of program activities pursuant to established objectives and technical performance criteria
Travel to various sites to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities
Attends meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations
Support any additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 3–10 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship is required
Relevant engineering and/or technical experience in areas related to TDL, data link radios, radio frequency waves and propagation, and computer networking
Ability to participate on a test team to meet exercise, demonstration, or test requirements
Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting
Strong work ethic
Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally
Experience developing and authoring documents such as briefings, plans, reports, executive summaries, white papers, and staff actions
Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications
Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% of the time
Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Nice to have

Working knowledge of tactical datalink systems (Link 16, SADL, JREAP, etc.)
Proficiency in network analysis, including practical experience with tools like Wireshark and tcpdump, and a deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.)
Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C++, Java, Python, etc.)
Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) is beneficial
Working knowledge in software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Proficiency in cloud-based service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Proficiency in hardware integration and testing procedures
Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware issues and identifying root causes
Proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters)
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, or other relevant modeling and simulation tools
Proficiency in other specialized software tools relevant to the position (e.g., network analysis software, protocol analyzers)
Working knowledge with MBSE tools and languages (e.g., SysML, Cameo MagicDraw) is a plus
Familiar with DoD and Air Force test instructions DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103 Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation and Technical Order 00-35D-54 USAF Deficiency Reporting, Investigation, and Resolution
Possess a current and active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor of Science in a technical field

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

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