Datalinks Test Engineer - Mid-Level
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Eglin AFB
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 3–10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- 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.
Full description
OverviewDatalinks Test Engineer– Mid Level
LOCATION: Eglin, AFBJOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: 35%
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.
We realize that no one will possess all the qualifications listed below. We are looking for people that have a strong engineering background and/or TDL foundation and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required/preferred areas. Position responsibilities can span from serving as a test lead responsible for planning, developing, and executing all aspects of a test event to assisting another test lead as a team member.
This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB as a mid-level Test Engineer. This is NOT a remote position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 3–10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- 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.