Joint Fires Test Support Technician

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Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities
Join a crucial team that supports the testing and integration of Variable Message Format (VMF) systems across ADF platforms. As a Joint Fires Test Support Technician your role will be pivotal in ensuring the interoperability and effectiveness of tactical datalink capabilities within the Integrated Warfighting Network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan conduct analyse and report on VMF testing of ADF systems and platforms.
• Assist in the evaluation and validation of a wide range of ADF VMF-enabled systems.
• Set up and configure RF and IP-based systems for system-level and interoperability testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure test objectives align with operational requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to the development of testing procedures and technical reports.

What Youll Bring to Make an Impact

• ADF Fires Systems Experience Familiarity with configuration operation and TTPs of systems such as AFATDS APASS ATAK DFCS and DFSTS.
• Tactical Radio Knowledge Hands-on experience with Harris radios (AN/PRC-152A 117G) and associated configuration tools.
• VMF Standards Proficiency Understanding of VMF protocols including Header and Data Link Protocols and their role in Joint Fires data distribution.
• Technical Testing Skills Background in test and evaluation of military systems including RF/IP setups and system interoperability.
• Additional Technical Competencies Desirable skills include crypto keying (SKL) Harris CPA Microsoft Visio and a strong willingness to learn and grow in technical domains.

Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network Young Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
  

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.