Digital Communications
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Link 16
Test Planning
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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
5 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
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.
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