Data Links and Communications Engineer
2 weeks ago
OverviewData Links & Communications Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 5 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $145,000 - $160,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried SECURITY CLEARANCE: MUST have an active Secret security clearance Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Data Links and Communications Engineer to support the USAF Tactical Data Networks Enterprise Branch, which is within the Aerial Networks Division and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Responsibilities: Support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of USAF systems and their associated data links. Define data link interoperability requirements, interface specifications, and verification/test assessment strategies. Collaborate with USAF, DoD, Army, Joint, and federal agencies to ensure communications compliance with FAA, DISA, NSA, JMPS, and other technical and business standards. Provide support and interface with stakeholders such as ACC, AFC2IC, JITC, and SPAWAR for C3 infrastructure and key distribution issues. Advise and assist Engineers, IPTs, PMs, and Joint Test Teams on planning, performance, schedule, and cost issues related to communications and control. Provide subject matter expertise in the following areas: Tactical Platform Open Mission Systems (OMS): Architectures, processing environments, and integration into CCWG/OCS reference models. Enterprise Communications: Support integration efforts (e.g., DARPA DyNAMO, Combat Cloud) and contribute to IERs, platform GIG requirements. Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Waveforms: AEHF/WGS, PTW, Iridium/Inmarsat; advise on infrastructure dependencies and operational integration. J-Series & UCI Protocols: Develop and support schema, IERs, ICDs, and DoDAF architecture products. JMPS Liaison & Communications Planning: Advise on mission planning and contribute to communications requirements for tactical platforms. Agile Communications Initiatives: Engage in dynamic and innovative communication architecture strategies across joint platforms. Lead or support the following mission areas: Combat Net Radio (CNR): Define networking parameters for flexible, cross-platform CNR integration. Test & Demonstration: Provide engineering support for interoperability testing using UHF CNR and Link 16 with Threshold/Objective platforms. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP): Develop and present Joint CONEMPs for LINK-16/UHF CNR compatible environments. Cryptologic Systems: Design joint COMSEC strategies for cryptologic data dissemination to weapons/controllers. Link 16 Networking: Support tactical data link integration strategies and minimize operational disruption for existing users. Interface Control: Document and manage Link-16 J11.X messaging within Joint CM frameworks for interoperability and system evolution. Implementation: Define specs for interoperability across air/ground launch and control systems (e.g., F-15E, F-35, TACP, TLDS). Qualifications:Years of Experience: 15 years of relevant experience in Data Links and Communications Engineering, with at least 5 years supporting DoD programs Expertise in Link-16, UHF CNR, USMTF, and COMSEC systems Knowledge of OMS architectures, AEHF/WGS waveforms, and tactical communications planning Proficiency in developing DoDAF products, IERs, and interface specifications Familiarity with development and operational testing at system and subsystem levels Experience contributing to Joint working groups and configuration control boards #CJ #LI-AD1 EPASS HN Air Force
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