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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

Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret CERTIFICATION: N/A TRAVEL: 35% CONUS / OCONUS Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Data Link Test Engineer - Senior located at ...

Prevailance

Tactical Data Link SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Job Type Full-time, Contract Description Status: This position is currently filled, however we are ... This role provides direct support to pre-deployment training, Multi-Tactical Data Link ( MTDL ...

Future Technologies, Inc.

Data Link Analyst

Moorestown, NJ · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Conduct advanced tactical data link engineering, analysis and simulation systems operations. * Support all aspects of testing Naval tactical systems and tactical data link (TDL) capabilities of C4ISR ...

Prevailance, Inc.

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

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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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time tactical data link in the United States is $70,839.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $81,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Tactical Data Link vs Tactical Systems Analyst?

AspectFull Time Tactical Data LinkTactical Systems Analyst
CredentialsSecurity clearance, military or defense certificationsSecurity clearance, systems analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentMilitary, defense contractors, command centersDefense agencies, military operations, technical offices
Industry UsagePrimarily defense and military sectorsDefense, military, and government agencies
Job FocusImplementing and managing tactical data link systemsAnalyzing and optimizing tactical systems and networks

Full Time Tactical Data Link specialists focus on operating and maintaining tactical data link systems used in military communications, while Tactical Systems Analysts analyze and improve tactical communication systems. Both roles require security clearances and work within defense environments, but their core responsibilities differ in system management versus system analysis.

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Tactical Data Link Engineer

Canvas

Niceville, FL

$106K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 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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