Tactical Data Link Engineer

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County headquartered in Huntsville AL. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Tactical Data Link Engineer to join their team at Eglin AFB FL.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios GPS/INS units RF frontends) within HITL simulation environments.
• Integrate hardware with LiveVirtualConstructive (LVC) architectures enabling real equipment to interact with virtual platforms.
• Configure initialize and monitor LVCintegrated TDL networks during simulation test events.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces timing synchronization.

• Operate and analyze Link16 and similar or related tactical data link systems.
• Research develop and modernize existing TDL HITL emulators to ensure continued relevance and interoperability with emerging modernized TDLenabled weapon systems and UAS platforms
• Build decode and evaluate TDL messages and network architectures.
• Support gateway operations network initialization and realtime monitoring during events.
• Present technical findings and recommend improvements to system designs.

• Assess proposals requirements and system documentation for technical feasibility and proper allocation of navigation/TSPI requirements.
• Support NAVWARrelated testing jamming threat assessments and degradedenvironment navigation evaluations.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Masters or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 5 years of which must be in the DoW OR bachelors degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 5 of which must be in the DoW OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Working knowledge of Link16 and other tactical data link systems.
• Proficiency with Wireshark and networking protocols (TCP/IP UDP HTTP).
• Strong understanding of RF transceiver design propagation modeling and link budgets.
• Experience with oscilloscopes spectrum/network analyzers logic analyzers and signal generators.
• Familiarity with COMSEC handling and Simple Key Loaders (SKL).
• Experience with MATLAB or similar modeling/simulation tools.

• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Desired Additional Experience

• Familiarity with GNSS/INS systems Alt-Nav Kalman filtering and navigation algorithms.
• Knowledge of anti-jam techniques NAVWAR considerations and jamming threat environments.
• Familiarity with C coding for algorithm development simulation integration or hardwareinterface support

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB FL

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

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