UAS Tech | TMD Datalinks SME

The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD) in support of the Chief Engineer UAS Product Offices and potential special projects aligned with the PM UAS mission. This is a full-time on-site position with limited telework eligibility.
The Datalinks Engineer will provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for UAS datalink system development integration qualification and sustainment.

The position supports systems involving modems radio frequency equipment antennas radomes interfaces communication protocols software waveforms and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques. Additional expertise in encryption RF modeling communication and datalink standards COMSEC and TRANSEC is required.
This person will also be responsible for helping to roadmap efforts at the 06 level for datalinks lead ICWIG working groups with JSIL and NATO partners provide technical assistance to the products/offices within PM UAS and support misc. tasking from chief engineer and his deputy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate a UAS datalink strategy consistent with office objectives missions and capabilities.
• Provide datalink subject matter expertise to the Chief Engineer UAS Product Offices PM UAS leadership and special projects as required.

• Provide technical oversight and expertise for datalink system development integration qualification and sustainment.

• Support systems subsystems and components involving modems radio frequency equipment antennas radomes interfaces communication protocols software waveforms and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques.

• Assess the threat environment and impacts to relevant RF systems.

• Maintain awareness and technical knowledge of UAS datalink capabilities and options including partner service and office activities and investments.

• Coordinate with laboratories and relevant development organizations including OSW C2N C5ISR NSA and NATO.

• Make recommendations on policy changes and technical direction to better protect Army UAS and UAS mission effectiveness.

• Represent UAS in multiple forums with the ability to discuss both technical and programmatic elements.

• Coordinate with peer offices for government-furnished equipment and information development production and sustainment.

• Plan coordinate and execute changes to address critical upgrades and/or field issues.

• Author and review Performance Work Statements for competitive datalink systems development task orders.

• Evaluate development and modification approaches for datalink systems and make recommendations regarding the best technical approach to support UAS objectives.

• Communicate directly with contractors engineers logisticians program managers and business team members to provide coordinated direction and tasking.

• Perform other related technical tasks as assigned by the Team Lead Branch Chief Division Lead or Chief Engineer.

• Primary Datalinks person/expertise for PM UAS at the Division level - serving under Chief Engineer

• Will come on board ASAP and transition over a few months with the person existing in this job

• Candidate will have autonomy to speak and communicate work through problems/operate across different engineering and acquisition functions as they arise.

• Represent UAS TMD strategy / articulate this strategy to outside personnel

• Needs emotional intelligence / works well dealing with conflicting people or opinions; can build teams / not waffle on the position they are taking.

• Results oriented and a strategic thinker

• Understands RF encryption (256 & type 1) can understand and talk standards as well as investigate

• Understands TRANSEC & COMSEC
• Has a technical curiosity and will think outside of the box and track the unknown but avoid rabbit holes

Qualifications:
Required:

• U.S. citizenship.
• DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in hard science or a technical discipline.

• Experience with UAS datalink systems RF systems communications systems or related mission systems.

• Experience with encryption RF modeling communication and datalink standards standards maintenance COMSEC or TRANSEC.

• Experience Supporting systems subsystems and components involving modems radio frequency equipment antennas radomes interfaces communication protocols software waveforms and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques.

• Ability to develop and provide reports to management.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint Excel Word and Outlook.

• Ability to work on-site full time with limited telework eligibility.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Desired:

• More than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Product Management Office experience.

• Industry experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Experience supporting Department of War Army Aviation acquisition product office or program management office environments.

• Experience coordinating with government laboratories development organizations contractors and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience developing or reviewing Performance Work Statements or technical acquisition documentation.

• Experience supporting system development integration qualification sustainment upgrades or field issue resolution.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical expertise and technical curiosity

• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to communicate technical and programmatic information clearly in discussions documents and briefings

• Ability to interact professionally with military government contractor engineering logistics program management and business stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking and results-oriented execution.

• Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess technical risks evaluate impacts and recommend practical solutions.

• Ability to support policy technical and programmatic recommendations related to UAS datalink systems.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic government program office environment.

• Initiative and willingness to support a rapidly evolving UAS mission environment.
  

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: