Engineer for Tactical Data Link Test and Evaluation - Secret clearance, San Diego, CA

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Digital Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Link 16, Test Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Engineer - Tactical Data Link Test and Evaluation

Transform technology into opportunity as a a Systems Test Engineer joining our team to support T&E and analysis work for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in San Diego, CA.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct Test and Evaluation (T&E) of Link-16 Advance Tactical Data Link (ATDL) which includes T&E planning and support of activities related to Qualification Tests of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminal and Link-16 waveforms

• Identify and develop applicable tests, conduct tests, analyze test data, and document test results for inclusion in the formal block upgrade qualification Test Data Reports

• Preparing the test portions of the Qualification Test mission-based test plan and procedures

• Preparing automated software scripts and initialization loads for tests

• Identifying potential issues related to the concurrent operation through post-test analysis

• Supporting efforts relating to test execution and post-test analysis for waveform implementation

• Providing support for the retest MIDS terminals to verify that software updates to those terminals corrected problems identified in qualification tests

• Participating in the biweekly problem review boards (PRB)

• Dry run block upgrade software scripts and loads on-site

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Engineering degree (will accept experience in lieu of) technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

Qualifications: 4+ years of systems/software T&E experience, preferably with tactical communication systems. Digital Communications or wireless engineering technology background

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSEE or BSCS and a minimum of 4 years technical experience with DOD tactical systems

• Current technical experience (within the last 3 years) in Tactical Communications Systems to include TDL, ATDL, SDR, and/or related C4I systems at the systems level. Desired TDL, ATDL, and SDR Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience to include analyzing test requirements, T&E planning, developing traditional and Mission-Based test procedures, providing for traceability of requirements, test execution, post-test analysis and generating test reports. T&E experience should include testing for functionality and interoperability using relevant TDL/ATDL test tools.

• Prefer an electrical engineer or computer scientist with an emphasis in digital communications or a prior Electronics Tech (ET) or Aviation Electronics Tech (AT) with demonstrated technical experience in Link16 or similar data link.

Security Clearance Level: Secret Clearance

Ability to work on-site NIWC Pacific in Point Loma San Diego.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA San Diego

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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