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

GDIT is looking for a Software Test Engineer joining our team to support software T&E and analysis work for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in San Diego, CA.

This is an onsite position

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Software 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret clearance

• Engineering degree (will accept experience in lieu of)

• Digital Communications or wireless engineering technology background

• 4+ years of systems/software T&E experience, preferably with tactical communication systems

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

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.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

Competitive and broad benefits package.

Full-time, 40-hour work week, 9/80 schedule.

Project offers autonomy, challenging work, and team environment.