Principal Service Engineer; Onsite

Position Overview

Full‑time, onsiterole located at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, supporting the United States Coast Guard in the National Capital Region. Requires a valid U.S. Secret clearance (active and transferable) and U.S. citizenship. Candidate must be willing to travel up to 40% of the time and work atypical hours as needed.

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems, including Link‑16 equipment, and assist in their installation within operations centers.
• Provide training to personnel on the operation and maintenance of TDL systems.
• Support the integration of selected TDL systems into U.S. Coast Guard rotary‑wing aircraft, ensuring seamless functionality with existing platforms and mission requirements.
• Perform sustainment activities for TDL equipment, including scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance to ensure optimal operational readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers, aircrew, and maintenance personnel to enhance TDL capabilities and drive continuous improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external communications personnel, aircrew members, maintenance teams, and Joint Interface Control Officers (JICOs) to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Assist in the development, installation, testing, and evaluation of TDL equipment and associated software.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot TDL networks, communications systems, and display equipment, including radios and end‑user devices (EUDs).
• Address and resolve network and aircraft configuration issues, including TDL and Link‑16 systems.
• Investigate and analyze engineering challenges and propose potential system enhancements to improve TDL performance and reliability.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting integrated digital avionics and communications equipment.
• Experience with RF energies in UHF, VHF, HF, L, C, S, and KU bands.
• Experience with anti‑jam/anti‑spoof GPS receivers and GPS devices.
• Experience with TRAX, ATRAX, WINTAK, and ATAK software applications.
• Experience with the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) and the PRC‑161 BATS D Handheld Link‑16 radio.
• Experience loading and troubleshooting software‑defined radio sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Access Database.
• Experience operating, monitoring, and translating data with network analyzers and sniffers.
• Experience using spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and arbitrary waveform generators.
• Experience with crypto‑loading of Type‑1 crypto modernized / software‑defined radio suites.
• Experience handling and operating cryptographic keying devices.

• Experience on United States Coast Guard MH‑65 and MH‑60 rotary‑wing aircraft.
• 10+ years of Tactical Data Link background with Link‑16 experience.
• Completion of JT‑102 Multi‑TDL Advanced Interoperability Course (MAJIC), JT‑201 Multi‑TDL Planners Course, and JT‑220 Link‑16 Unit Manager Course.
• Experience with the Link‑16 Pulse Deconfliction Server and FAA Link‑16 requirements.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Parental leave benefits, including birth, adoption, and fertility support.
• Employee assistance program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act.