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Principal System Interoperability Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal System Interoperability Engineer with an active Secret Security Clearance for a role based at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in data links and communications engineering, including 5+ years supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze interoperability issues across systems and platforms.
• Provide technical support to resolve complex problems during development, testing, and operational fielding of communication systems.
• Support software integration and test efforts.
• Plan, implement, and oversee the fielding of Link 16 to international partners.
• Participate in NATO and allied planning meetings to ensure Link 16 interoperability with allied fighter aircraft and Combined Air Operations Centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Technical

Experience:

• Clearance:
  Active Secret Security Clearance
• Education:
  
  Master's degree in Engineering
• 15+ years in data links and communications engineering
• Minimum 5 years of DoD-related experience
• Strong knowledge of Air Force systems integration, testing, and deployment, particularly in relation to data link interoperability, interfaces, and test/verification requirements
• Experience in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at subsystem and system levels
• Proficiency in defining and documenting Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations for Air Force weapon systems
• Familiarity with developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing tactical data link environments

Subject Matter Expertise Required In:

• DoD aerial data links
• DoD aerial data link message formats
• Aerial networks
• Over-the-air communications architectures
• RF communications and systems