Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer
Core
Design, build, and execute integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) tests for critical tactical communication systems (datalinks, SATCOM, connectivity) on defense platforms like Eurofighter and A400M.
Role type
Senior IC tactical communications lab test engineer
Builds
Tactical, mission, safety, and connectivity communication systems for defense programs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Tactical Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rig test case design, test script generation, lab equipment operation (bus analyzers, datalink simulators), root-cause analysis, test lifecycle management, requirement traceability
Preferred skills
Hands-on rig testing experience, ad-hoc test tool qualification, simulation requirements definition
Technologies
Link 16/22, VMF, SATCOM, ALIMS, JRE, MIL-STD-1553, MaTE, AIDASS, TIGER, MIGATO, DOORS, Octane, FTNet
Responsibilities
Define and build coherent Rig Test Cases and Procedures; Generate test datasets, simulation requirements, and tactical scenarios; Execute rig test procedures using specialized lab equipment; Assess system behavior and prepare test reports; Manage equipment lifecycle and issue tracking; Specify and qualify ad-hoc test tools
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
