Tactical Data Link Test Engineer/Analyst
Listed on 2025-12-26
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Systems Analyst, Technical Support
Overview
Tactical Data Link Test Engineer/Analyst
Ft. Huachuca, AZ
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega IT Enterprise Services (CITES) offers forward-thinking technology solutions to federal agencies and the DoD. Formed in 2016 to serve federal customers CONUS, CITES has grown quickly into a best practices leader for the modern federal enterprise.
The Tactical Data Link Test Engineer/Analyst will conduct Joint Interoperability Testing on Department of Defense platforms involving Tactical Data Links (TDL) LINK-11, LINK-16, and Joint Range Extension Protocol (JREAP) in accordance with the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) and JITC testing standards. Execute thorough post-test analysis in accordance with Military Standards (MIL-STDs) 3011B, 6011E, 6016E, and 6020B. This position is 100% on-site in a government facility.
Responsibilities
- As a Test Lead, develop detailed mission outlines, traceability matrices, test procedures, certification letters, and test reports based on Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters (-KPP), Assessment, and Conformance testing requirements. Thoroughly review the Information Support Plan (ISP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Tactics, Techniques, and Plans (TTP), Implementation, and Request For Exemption (RFE) on each System Under Test (SUT) scheduled to partake in a Joint Interoperability Test.
- Manage DISA Configuration Control Board (CCB) Interface Change Proposals (ICP) affecting MIL-STDs 3011, 6011, 6016 and 6020. Review newly released ICPs in determining the impact on developed JITC TDL Master Test Procedures (MTP). Discuss findings with superiors and provide suggestions for adjusting the applicable MTP.
- Assigned temporary contract to perform as the Lead Test Engineer on the JITC Web-Based ATC-Gen LINK-16 conformance test tool in accordance with MIL-STD 6016. Create test procedures based on developed test cases, perform thorough verification/validation testing, and collaborate with developers to improve functionality and capability through Agile Testing.
- Data Link Systems and Test Tools utilized:
Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI) V.15, Joint Range Extension Server (JRE), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Joint Interoperability Modular System (JIMES), Network System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Data Link Message Conversion/Reduction (DLMC/R), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), and Automatic Test Case-Generator (ATC-Gen).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 10+ years of related experience
- Experience with tools to analyze Link 16 and VMF data, or experience with M&S tools such as BOSS or MLST3
- Experience with data analysis tools such as MANDRIL, NSITE, DEASIL, or Wireshark
- TS/SCI clearance required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to handle large, complex workloads, effectively coordinate multiple resources, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluation methods and techniques.
- Ability to handle controversial situations with tact and diplomacy.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal…
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