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Senior Data Links and Networking Engineer - Current Active Secret DoD Security Clearance Required

MDA Edge

Job Location : Niceville,FL, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:15:05Z

Job Description :
Senior Data Links and Networking Engineer - Current Active Secret DoD Security Clearance Required

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$76,835.00/yr - $141,477.00/yr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Data Links/Networking Engineer with an engineering degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, to support the Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (AFLCMC/WIS) directorate.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Provide data links and networking interoperability engineering, consultation, and support for designing, developing, manufacturing, integrating, testing, and deploying subsystems components for air-to-air and air-to-ground communications. Support includes design, development, integration, and testing of data link messaging such as J-Series, K-Series, and VMF messages in accordance with MIL-STDs -6016 and -6017. Additionally, support includes development and sustainment of Network Architectures and processes to obtain Air Force Systems Interoperability Testing (AFSIT) and Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certifications.
  • Provide advisory assistance and draft documentation support to conduct reviews and studies, document performance requirements, and support modifications affecting flight mechanics and system-level integration.
  • Assist the Government by providing knowledge, guidance, and artifacts to support systems integration; OSS&E; airworthiness certification per MIL-HDBK-516; safety per MIL-STD-882; and AFI 63-1201 Life Cycle Systems Engineering.
  • Required Skills:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 12 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 6 years in systems, flight systems, avionics, software, or testing for the DoD. Alternatively, a Master's Degree in an engineering field (EE preferred) with over 12 years of experience, with at least 6 years in the relevant specialty areas.
    • Active Secret DoD Security clearance.
    • Other professional engineering degrees (ABET accredited) are acceptable with a minimum of 8 years of the 12 years of engineering experience in avionics, software, or testing for the DoD.
    Seniority level
    • Mid-Senior level
    Employment type
    • Full-time
    Job function
    • Other
    Industries
    • IT Services and IT Consulting

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