Senior Datalink Engineer

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MTSI is seeking a Senior level Datalink Engineer who can join our Army Aviation integration team at the customer site Redstone Arsenal (RSA).

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  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
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MTSI is seeking a Senior level Datalink Engineer who can join our Army Aviation integration team with experience in MANET and Point-to-Point datalink testing as well as operational experience and knowledge of the challenges to deploy Launched Effects as demanded by the complex FVL Ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Interface directly with customers and other DOD components as well as product development contractors.
• Technical review of customer requirements.
• Evaluates all aspects of performance, to include range, data throughput, data optimization, aerial relay effectiveness, MIL-STD conformance, and messaging conformance.
• Deliver a comprehensive evaluation of datalink performance and recommendations that support successful integration of future, iteratively adaptable, datalink networks.
• Operational experience with data link systems and equipment.
• Develop in depth understanding and working knowledge of applicable current and emerging tactical data link systems, implementation, and operation.
• Develop in depth understanding and working knowledge of applicable Military Standards such as MIL-STDs 3011, 6016, 6020 and emerging tactical message formats and protocols.
• Author technical documents and briefings and conduct formal presentations.
• Travel to other locations, as required, to attend meetings and conduct test events.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in an applicable field and at minimum of 10 years of applicable experience is required.
• Military tactical data links relative to C4ISR operations.

• Good understanding of basic computer networking.
• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience with MANET and Point-to-Point datalinks.
• Technical experience in the areas related to tactical data link radios.
• Experience with Army Aviation Command and Control processes.
• Experience with tactical data links mission threads.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Able to evaluate tactical communications emerging technologies.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors in relevant field.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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