MIDS Integration Technician

Salary Range: $71,307- $90,100

MIDS Hardware Technician. This individual will need to have a broad spectrum of experience with a variety of datalink tools and the ability to take a holistic view of the aircraft as a system, to include an understanding of: systems engineering, aircraft subsystems, risk analysis and management, basic aircraft performance, and safety and reliability. Additionally, the incumbent will manage hardware/software configurations, perform asset repairs for the different Joint Tactical Radio Systems, provide training to fleet end users, and maintain security manger responsibilities for COMSEC and simple key loaders.

• Proficient at performing on the spot intermediate level software upgrades, repairs and training for Low Volume Terminal (LVT), Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), and Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT).
• Proficient in utilizing a variety of Data Link support tools including Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), TADL-J Host Simulator (TJHS), LINK-16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS), Terminal Exerciser (TE), Multi-function Integrated Test System (MITS) and the JTRS Human Machine interface GUI.
• Ability to manage hardware /software configurations and asset repairs to 40 MIDS JTRS terminals critical to F/A-18 integration and regression lab and flight test.
• Ability to perform security manager responsibilities for over 150 COMSEC line items.
• Proficient with the Simple Key Loaders and able to draft F/A-18 naval user instructions.
• Proficient with multiplex bus analysis, platform troubleshooting, and inspections for DLS and Via Sat MIDS Low volume Terminals (LVT) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS).
• Provide subject matter expertise to platform integration engineers and aircrew for F/A-18 integration testing.
• Proficient at conducting engineering investigations related to LVT and JTRS operation, maintenance, applications, and platform integration.
• Provide just in time training to the F/A-18 fleet.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelors with 5 plus years of experience, will also consider High school diploma with 13 years of relevant experience or associate degree with 7 years related experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required.
• Travel will be required.

The individual must have strong communication skills that are necessary to effectively coordinate integration and certification activities across multiple engineering disciplines and support organizations.