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Data Links and Communications EngineerASTRION, INC. • Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States
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Data Links and Communications Engineer

Data Links and Communications Engineer

ASTRION, INC. • Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Data Links & Communications Engineer

WORK LOCATION : Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office / On Base 5 days a week)

SALARY RANGE : $145,000 - $160,000

  • depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS : Full-time; salaried

SECURITY CLEARANCE : MUST have an active Secret security clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Data Links and Communications Engineer to support the USAF Tactical Data Networks Enterprise Branch, which is within the Aerial Networks Division and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities :

  • Support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of USAF systems and their associated data links.
  • Define data link interoperability requirements, interface specifications, and verification / test assessment strategies.
  • Collaborate with USAF, DoD, Army, Joint, and federal agencies to ensure communications compliance with FAA, DISA, NSA, JMPS, and other technical and business standards.
  • Provide support and interface with stakeholders such as ACC, AFC2IC, JITC, and SPAWAR for C3 infrastructure and key distribution issues.
  • Advise and assist Engineers, IPTs, PMs, and Joint Test Teams on planning, performance, schedule, and cost issues related to communications and control.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the following areas :
  • Tactical Platform Open Mission Systems (OMS) : Architectures, processing environments, and integration into CCWG / OCS reference models.

  • Enterprise Communications : Support integration efforts (e.g., DARPA DyNAMO, Combat Cloud) and contribute to IERs, platform GIG requirements.
  • Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Waveforms : AEHF / WGS, PTW, Iridium / Inmarsat; advise on infrastructure dependencies and operational integration.
  • J-Series & UCI Protocols : Develop and support schema, IERs, ICDs, and DoDAF architecture products.
  • JMPS Liaison & Communications Planning : Advise on mission planning and contribute to communications requirements for tactical platforms.
  • Agile Communications Initiatives : Engage in dynamic and innovative communication architecture strategies across joint platforms.
  • Lead or support the following mission areas :
  • Combat Net Radio (CNR) : Define networking parameters for flexible, cross-platform CNR integration.

  • Test & Demonstration : Provide engineering support for interoperability testing using UHF CNR and Link 16 with Threshold / Objective platforms.
  • Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) : Develop and present Joint CONEMPs for LINK-16 / UHF CNR compatible environments.
  • Cryptologic Systems : Design joint COMSEC strategies for cryptologic data dissemination to weapons / controllers.
  • Link 16 Networking : Support tactical data link integration strategies and minimize operational disruption for existing users.
  • Interface Control : Document and manage Link-16 J11.X messaging within Joint CM frameworks for interoperability and system evolution.
  • Implementation : Define specs for interoperability across air / ground launch and control systems (e.g., F-15E, F-35, TACP, TLDS).
  • Qualifications :

    Years of Experience : 15 years of relevant experience in Data Links and Communications Engineering, with at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

  • Expertise in Link-16, UHF CNR, USMTF, and COMSEC systems
  • Knowledge of OMS architectures, AEHF / WGS waveforms, and tactical communications planning
  • Proficiency in developing DoDAF products, IERs, and interface specifications
  • Familiarity with development and operational testing at system and subsystem levels
  • Experience contributing to Joint working groups and configuration control boards
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