Astrion · 14 hours ago
Tactical Data Link Analyst ($5,000 Sign on Bonus Available)
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Data Link Analyst in support of the Air Force Division. The role involves researching, analyzing, and developing changes to US Tactical Data Link Standards to ensure interoperability across DOD systems.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research, analyze and develop changes to the US TDL Standards to add new data exchanges, correct ambiguous requirements or remove obsolete information
Applying knowledge of TDL system design to the TDL MIL-STD requirement development, knowing how to apply the solutions to develop change proposals that are staffed through the joint TDL community
Support the team in analyzing concepts and technical disconnects with Air Force, Joint, or Coalition standards, implementation of those standards, and provide solutions or recommendations in appropriate format as required
Participate as part of the USAF team reviewing operational concepts and architectures that use existing and emerging capabilities to achieve USAF platform/system information exchange requirements, interoperability, and operational employment objectives
Coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices to provide technical TDL expertise to facilitate TDL integration into USAF platforms and systems
Advise USAF system program office software developers, and test personnel on understanding and interpreting the TDL MIL-STD structure. Having and understanding of how the MIL-STD requirement translate to TDL system software development instrumental in knowing how to develop changes to the MIL-STD requirements that will achieve interoperability while ensuing proper implementation by developers
Provide technical support at Technical Interchange Meetings and Design Reviews concerning TDL implementations as necessary
As knowledge increases attend Joint, Bilateral and Allied TDL meetings, working groups, and subgroups, as directed by the Government, to represent USAF TDL objectives. Initially, any attendance will accompany experienced TDL analyst SMEs to increase understanding of the purpose and goals of the meetings
Review technical change proposals and evaluations from other services and allied nations to determine impact to USAF platforms/systems, and provide written evaluations, while considering USAF equities against Joint/Allied interoperability objectives
Work with the TDL Standards team in reviewing interoperability test trouble reports against TDL Standards requirements to assist USAF TDL Test Team in determining criticality level of test findings
Qualification
Required
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: At least five (5) years' experience working with Tactical Data Link (TDL) Military Standards in support of integrating a TDL onto a platform
OTHER: Experience as a TDL System software developer or engineer implementing TDL Military Standards on systems is beneficial - AF Operational Experience as an AFSC 1C5 or 13B will also enhance a candidates value to the customer
Preferred
Astrion is looking for the right candidate to support the USAF's Joint Message Standards Engineering Office (AFJMSEO). AFJMSEO is the AF's lead for the Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS). The office is the lead for Configuration Management of all TDL related Military Standards
A self-starter that possesses the ability to read through highly detailed and complex technical documents to extract relevant information to develop technical changes to the Tactical Data Link (TDL) Military Standards
Be able to take initiative to self-learn. Developing the knowledge to identify changes to the various TDL standards can take several years of experience, however having a curious mind and the ability to self-learn is invaluable to the position
Have a working knowledge of Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), which is a new data format that is in development and will be exchanged between TDL enabled systems
Have experience developing software code for Tactical Data Link host systems where the requirements originated from the TDL MIL-STDs (US MIL STDs 3011, 6016, 6022, 6020)
Have extensive experience in XML and applying XML to software development in support of TDL Standards development for both existing and future TDL MIL-STDs
Benefits
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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