Data Links Test Engineer (FL, Eglin Air Force Base)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of the 46 TS Tactical Integration Element (TIE) Test team.
• Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors.
• Plan, execute, and report on and associated datalink systems including Common Data Link (CDL), Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Integrated Data Modem (IDM), Remotely Operated Vehicle for Emplacement & Reconnaissance (ROVER), Multifunctional Advanced data Link (MADL, Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) and other like-systems.
• Operate datalink systems/equipment/protocols to include Link 16, J series messages, Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Variable Message Format (VMF), and Cursor on Target Systems (CoT), Video Datalinks (VDL), Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) and various other joint and coalition capabilities.
• Proficient/familiar with various radios to include: Small Tactical Terminals (STT) and MIDS JTRS terminals, PRC-161, PRC-117G, PRC-152A, Freedom 550 radios etc.
• As a technical leader in an engineering role, review customer requirements and participate in test planning meetings.
• Develop test plans and procedures, schedules, and execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements and produce timely test reports.
• Capable of performing as a team leader in directing and executing system testing.
• Author technical documents, reports and briefings and conduct formal presentations.
• Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect and reduce data.