Interoperability Test Engineer

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled Interoperability Test Engineer to support the ACCA5JI JINTACCS mission at our customer site in Langley Virginia. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the certification of Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems for compatibility interoperability and standards conformance prior to Joint Interoperability testing. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring systems meet MIL-STD requirements and integrate seamlessly with other TDL platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Support & Testing

• Support all phases of Air Force service-level multi-TDL platform/system/net-centric services testing.

• Assist with Joint-level interoperability testing and certification as needed.

TDL Capability Identification

• Determine which TDL functions require testing for USAF C3I systems.

• Coordinate test scheduling via the Participating Test Unit Coordinator (PTUC).

• Track certification progress using approved tools.

Government Liaison & Documentation

• Attend meetings (virtual or in-person) including TIMs Test Plan Working Groups Integrated Test Teams and Design Reviews.

• Advise USAF program offices on TDL and protocol implementations.

• Prepare documentation such as:

  • Request for Certification Information (RFCI) Surveys

  • AFSIT Waiver Requests

  • AFPTU Tasking Letters

  • MIL-STD Compliance Certification/Non-Certification Letters

Test Planning & Execution

• Collaborate with SPOs throughout standards conformance and interoperability testing.

• Review and provide feedback on:

  • Test plans procedures scripts

  • Information Support Plans

  • Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR-KPPs)

  • Test configuration drawings

Test Observation & Analysis

• Observe certification testing and document issues.

• Analyze test data to validate trouble reports and assess operational impact.

• Support Technical Analysis Group (TAG) meetings with findings.

Joint Testing & Certification

• Participate in planning and development of Interim Certificates to Operate (ICTOs).

• Attend Interoperability Steering Group (ISG) and Joint Analysis Review Panel (JARP) meetings.

• Provide technical interpretation of multi-TDL standards and operational procedures.

Research & Reporting

• Develop background papers staff studies talking papers and presentations as requested.

• Review Information Support Plans on the JASM website to verify MIL-STD alignment.

• Support TDL integration into USAF C2 and non-C2 platforms including Joint and Allied operations.

Requirements

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting:

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.