Senior Tactical Data Link Test Engineer

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tactical Data Link (TDL) Test Engineer supporting the 46 Test Squadron / TGBC under the TMAS III contract at Eglin AFB FL.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative and TGBC focal point for assigned test planning execution and reporting activities.
• Design coordinate document and brief test equipment architectures required to meet voice and data information exchange requirements for assigned programs.
• Advise government personnel in decision-making related to lead-command responsibilities and supported capabilities/programs.
• Assist program offices with translating user operational requirements into correct technical requirements formats.
• Author review and edit program documentation including test plans CONOPS test cards data-analysis plans and formal reports.
• Coordinate test resources with Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) program managers.
• Maintain a comprehensive schedule of program activities including TGBC support requirements and personnel utilization.
• Develop and maintain continuity databases and libraries capturing lessons learned planning documents execution artifacts and reporting documentation.
• Deliver briefings to the test community program offices and senior personnel on program activities.
• Conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis using software tools to inform leadership of program performance against objectives and technical criteria.
• Travel to multiple sites to support planning execution data analysis and report development.
• Attend meetings to provide technical briefings updates and recommendations.
• Support additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start; SAP eligible

Education: Bachelors degree in a technical fieldand a minimum of 10 years of technical experience (experience may substitute for education).

• Experience in engineering areas related to TDLs radios RF propagation and networking
• Ability to participate on a test team and execute test procedures
• Ability to communicate and present technical details clearly
• Experience developing technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in a technical field

• Operational experience planning operating and troubleshooting TDL networks
• Operational C2 experience in USAF ground or airborne platforms (AOC CRC ASOC ADS AWACS JSTARS or equivalents)
• Familiarity with TDL military standards (MILSTD)
• Familiarity with DoD/USAF test guidance (DODI 5000.89 DAFI 99103 TO 0035D54)
• Experience with common tactical radios
• Possess a current active Top Secret clearance
• Graduate of JT301 JICO or JT310 AJOC

Technical Skills

• Relevant engineering experience in electrical mechanical aerospace or systems engineering
• Technical experience related to TDLs data link radios RF waves/propagation and computer networking
• Ability to execute test scripts run test procedures develop block diagrams and collect test data for post-event analysis
• Ability to develop write and review technical documentation (briefings plans reports executive summaries white papers staff actions)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Preferred operational experience with TDL networks including: Link 16 JREAP A/B/C SADL VMF MADL TTNT Link 11/11B/22 SIMPLE J Satellite TDL J
• Preferred familiarity with DoD/USAF test instructions including DODI 5000.89 / DAFI 99-103 and USAF TO 0035D54
• Preferred experience with common TDL radios (MIDS JTRS MIDS LVT SADL Radio STT KOR24A PRC161/117F/G/152/163/160)
• Preferred experience with theater-level TDL tools such as JRE JADSI TRAX Gateway Manager LMMT SPIDR TACPCASS MOJO BOSS ATAK

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to participate effectively on a test team to meet exercise demonstration and test requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn new systems under test
• Ability to clearly present technical details to customers and leadership

Additional Information

Travel:Up to 35% CONUS/OCONUS

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Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

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