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Canvas

Tactical Data Link Engineer

Niceville, FL

$106K - $127K/yr

Key Responsibilities * Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios, GPS/INS units, RF frontends) within HITL simulation environments. * Integrate hardware with ...

Canvas

Tactical Data Link Engineer

Niceville, FL · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios, GPS/INS units, RF front-ends) within HITL simulation environments. * Integrate hardware with Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC ...

Astrion

Tactical Data Link Test Engineer - Senior

FL · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Overview Tactical Data Link Test Engineer - Senior LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time ... * Assist program offices in developing technical requirements associated with supported ...

Prevailance

Tactical Data Link SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

This role provides direct support to pre-deployment training, Multi-Tactical Data Link ( MTDL ) planning, network operations, and Common Operational Picture ( COP ) / Common Tactical Picture ( CTP ...

Prevailance, Inc.

Tactical Data Link SME

Norfolk, VA

$90K - $110K/yr

This role provides direct support to pre-deployment training, Multi-Tactical Data Link ( MTDL ) planning, network operations, and Common Operational Picture ( COP ) / Common Tactical Picture ( CTP ...

Prevailance

Tactical Data Link SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

This role provides direct support to pre-deployment training, Multi-Tactical Data Link ( MTDL ) planning, network operations, and Common Operational Picture ( COP ) / Common Tactical Picture ( CTP ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Tactical Data Link vs Tactical Data Link Specialist?

AspectAssistant Tactical Data LinkTactical Data Link Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires security clearance, military or defense-related certificationsSimilar certifications, often with additional specialized training in data link systems
Work EnvironmentMilitary or defense contractor settings, operational unitsDefense agencies, military units, or defense contractors
Job FocusAssisting in data link operations, supporting tactical communicationsDesigning, managing, and optimizing tactical data link systems

The Assistant Tactical Data Link and Tactical Data Link Specialist roles share similar credentials and work environments, often within military or defense sectors. The Assistant role focuses on supporting and assisting with tactical data link operations, while the Specialist handles system design and management. Both positions require security clearances and specialized training, but the Specialist typically has a deeper technical expertise and responsibility for system optimization.

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Tactical Data Link Engineer

Tactical Data Link Engineer

Canvas

Niceville, FL

$106K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Key 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

  • 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.

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.

Education / Experience / Clearance Requirements

  • Master's degree in relevant field.
  • 10+ years' experience.
  • Top Secret clearance

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