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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

In-house IT services with cloud security

Tactical Data Link Test Engineer

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNiceville, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 10 years of technical experience are required, although experience may substitute for education.
  • Experience in engineering areas related to tactical data links, radios, radio-frequency propagation, and networking is required.
  • Ability to participate on a test team and execute test procedures is required.
  • Experience developing technical documentation is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect test data for post-event analysis is required.
  • Ability to develop, write, and review technical documentation, including briefings, plans, reports, executive summaries, white papers, and staff actions, is required.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted is required.
  • Ability to participate effectively on a test team to meet exercise, demonstration, and test requirements is required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision is required.
  • An active Secret clearance is required, with Interim Secret required before starting; the candidate must be eligible for SAP.
  • The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary customer-facing representative and TGBC focal point for assigned test planning, execution, and reporting activities.
  • Design, coordinate, document, and brief test equipment architectures required to meet voice and data information-exchange requirements for assigned programs.
  • Advise government personnel on decisions related to lead-command responsibilities and supported capabilities or programs.
  • Assist program offices in translating user operational requirements into correct technical requirements formats.
  • Author, review, and edit program documentation, including test plans, CONOPS, test cards, data-analysis plans, and formal reports.
  • Coordinate test resources with Major Range and Test Facility Base program managers.
  • Maintain a comprehensive schedule of program activities, including TGBC support requirements and personnel utilization.
  • Develop and maintain continuity databases and libraries that capture lessons learned, planning documents, execution artifacts, and reporting documentation.
  • Deliver briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel on program activities.
  • Conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis using software tools to inform leadership of program performance against objectives and technical criteria.
  • Travel to multiple sites to support planning, execution, data analysis, and report development.
  • Attend meetings to provide technical briefings, updates, and recommendations.
  • Support additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a technical field is preferred.
  • Operational experience planning, operating, and troubleshooting tactical data link networks is preferred.
  • Operational command-and-control experience on U.S. Air Force ground or airborne platforms such as AOC, CRC, ASOC, ADS, AWACS, JSTARS, or equivalents is preferred.
  • Familiarity with tactical data link military standards, including MIL-STD 6016, 3011, 6020, 6017, 188-220, 2045-47001, 6090, and 6011, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force test guidance, including DODI 5000.89, DAFI 99-103, and TO 00-35D-54, is preferred.
  • Experience with common tactical radios is preferred.
  • A current active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
  • Graduation from JT-301 JICO or JT-310 AJOC is preferred.
  • Operational experience with tactical data link networks including Link 16, JREAP A/B/C, SADL, VMF, MADL, TTNT, Link 11/11B/22, SIMPLE J, and Satellite TDL J is preferred.
  • Experience with common tactical data link radios, including MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT, SADL Radio, STT KOR-24A, and PRC-161/117F/G/152/163, is preferred.
  • Experience with theater-level tactical data link tools such as JRE, JADSI, TRAX, Gateway Manager, LMMT, SPIDR, TACP-CASS, MOJO, BOSS, and ATAK is preferred.

About the Company

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

In-house IT services with cloud security

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group provides managed IT and internet services in the North East of England. It owns a dedicated business-only core network and delivers services including telephony, infrastructure management, cloud, cybersecurity, and voice/video solutions, with all work performed by in-house staff. By handling projects in-house and avoiding subcontractors, it maintains direct control over quality and service. Its goal is to help businesses run securely and efficiently through tailored IT and cloud solutions and responsive, personalized support, including human-led calls and access to leadership.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.3M
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
1997

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