Communications Network & Data Links Engineer
Core
Design and integrate tactical communications architectures, data links, and network solutions for defense operations and coalition interoperability.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (tactical communications and data links)
Builds
Communications architecture products, System Architecture Documents (SAD), Interface Registers, and Interface Control Documents (ICD) for defense capability solutions.
Domain
Defense and security
Required skills
Tactical data link integration, network design, interoperability analysis, risk assessment, spectrum management, capability assessment, stakeholder engagement, technical documentation, acquisition project support
Preferred skills
NV2 security clearance, defense industry experience, complex acquisition project experience
Technologies
Link 16, JREAP/JDN, SATCOM, Battle Management Systems (BMS), Joint Fires networks
Responsibilities
Identify communications systems and information exchange requirements for the LAND 6504 capability solution; Collect and analyze network design and interoperability data from defense and industry stakeholders; Assess tactical communications and network architectures against operational requirements; Conduct comparative capability assessments of network solutions; Identify integration risks and recommend mitigation strategies; Support development of engineering evidence and architecture products for Combined Pass activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC