JT4, LLC
Tactical Data Link Field Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Minimum of 3 years with Tactical Data Link/BC3 experience to include patching in upgrades and software/hardware troubleshooting. Knowledge of Link 16 operations at a minimum of JTDS 101 and at least f
- DISCLAIMER
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
- Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U. S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's lice
Full description
Company Profile
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
The TDL Field Engineer is a technical operations position that performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks under general supervision, involved in the installation, operations, testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Performs Operations and Maintenance on assigned Joint Data Network (JDN)/Link 16 equipment.
- The TDL Field Engineer is responsible to the Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) watch officer, Joint Data Link Network Operations Officer (JDNO) and Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) for all system administrator matters for the JICC computer systems. The TDL Field Engineer will coordinate with the appropriate computer activities and units to resolve all computer support issues for the JICC computers.
- Assists the JDNO and JICO with the operation and maintenance of the JDN. Assists in the design, development, modification and analysis of Data Link (Link 16/Situational Awareness Data Link) hardware devices and/or systems.
- Configures and operates Link-16 host and auxiliary equipment such as Joint Range Extension (JRE), Link monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Situational Awareness Data link (SADL), and Terminal Housing Case (THC).
- Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
- Diagnoses malfunctions in new and existing systems; makes improvements or modifications to produce desired results.
- Performs system administration duties, including networking on Unix/Linux equipment.
- Performs upgrades and installations to Windows OS equipment.
- Performs Link 16 operations to meet customer requirements at a minimum of Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) 101 levels.
- Works closely with project management, other engineering disciplines, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations support in the design and deployment of systems or enhances.
- Supports functions as a network manager for locally operated networks and modify and operate equipment associated with Link-16 as required.
- Provides the correct information required to operate in the network (as extracted from the appropriate Operational Tasking Data Links (OPTASK LINK) message) directly to own-unit platforms and to other participants.