Position SummaryOdyssey 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.
The TDL Test Flight (TGBC) is the United States Air Force's premier Tactical Data Link Developmental Test team. As a member of the Tactical Integration Element (TIE), the Senior TDL Test Engineer will support planning, designing, and executing test events for tactical integration programs. This role requires a strong engineering foundation and/or TDL background with the drive to learn additional technical areas. Responsibilities may include serving as a test lead for full test-event execution or supporting another test lead as part of a team.
This is a full-time position located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 35%.
ResponsibilitiesDuties 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.
QualificationsCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Active Secret clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start; SAP eligible
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 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 QualificationsEducation: Master's 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 (MIL-STD 6016, 3011, 6020, 6017, 188-220, [redacted]1, 6090, 6011)
- Familiarity with DoD/USAF test guidance (DODI 5000.89, DAFI 99-103, TO 00-35D-54)
- Experience with common tactical radios
- Possess a current active Top Secret clearance
- Graduate of JT-301 JICO or JT-310 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 00-35D-54
- Preferred experience with common TDL radios (MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT, SADL Radio, STT KOR-24A, PRC-161/117F/G/152/163/160)
- Preferred experience with theater-level TDL tools such as JRE, JADSI, TRAX, Gateway Manager, LMMT, SPIDR, TACP-CASS, 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 InformationLocation: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-time
Travel:Up to 35% CONUS/OCONUS
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