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Job Title: COMMS & Datalink Systems Engineer (Lead, Systems Engineer)

Job Code: 22276

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1^st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Senior level Systems Engineer is responsible for performing data analysis in tactical data link acquisition and processing systems. This position desires technical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and solve Tactical Communication system performance issues including operational environment impacts.  The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to prepare and present technical briefs to internal management teams.

Essential Functions:

• Supporting the performance, verification, and sustainment of fielded Tactical Communication systems and components.
• Participating in formal engineering analysis and reviewing performance parameters at the total system and individual component levels.
• Performing the design, development, and release of related data management, processing, and reporting software tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) to technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience in troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communication systems in single and Multi-Level Security environments.
• Software coding and development.
• Read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
• Work both independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, et al) is required to generate work products.
• Physical requirements: Some lifting in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment.
• Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Building and analyzing Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) messages.
• Working knowledge of Mil-Standards 3011, 6016, 6018 and 6020.
• Writing systems and software requirements using an application such as DOORS/JIRA.
• Presenting design and project information at periodic reviews as well as recommending improvements to existing designs.
• Will handle a large amount of classified material.
• Tactical Datalink radios/terminals, to include MIDS-JTRS, JTIDS Class 2, and JRE, as well as experience with MIL-STD-1553B interfaces.
• Working with Unix/Linux commands in terminal consoles.
• Building test cases to assess software and system operation against requirements, writing defect reports, and assessing corrections.
• Networking technologies, to include Security+ certification.
• Familiarity with RC135 Communications Systems.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communication systems in single and multi-level security environments.
• Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communication systems in single and multi-level security environments.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communication systems in single and multi-level security environments.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI.
• Must obtain a Class III Flight Certification.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret with SCI.
• DoD/Military experience.

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