Lead Systems Engineer – Military Communications
Core
Define and integrate tactical datalinks and airborne communication systems for an advanced airborne platform.
Role type
Lead Systems Engineer (Military Communications)
Builds
Secure tactical communication and networking capabilities for airborne platforms
Domain
Defence / Military Communications / Tactical Datalinks
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Link 16 and MIDS terminal integration, JTIDS/MIDS message exchange, tactical network design, RF communications, waveforms, encryption, frequency hopping, anti-jam techniques, airborne antenna integration, system requirements, interface-control documents, qualification and interoperability testing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of STANAG 5516, STANAG 5522, STANAG 5602, MIL-STD-6016, Link 22, JREAP, VMF
Technologies
Link 16, MIDS/JTRS, JTIDS, STANAGs, MIL-STDs
Responsibilities
Define tactical communications and datalink architectures, Integrate Link 16 and MIDS/JTRS terminals, Support integration of further tactical links, Define requirements for antennas, radios, crypto equipment, mission computers and network-management functions, Perform link-budget, coverage, latency, throughput, interoperability and co-site interference analyses, Ensure compliance with applicable NATO standards and STANAGs, Support system integration, interoperability testing, ground testing and flight testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC