Ground Avionics Systems Engineer
About the job
- At least 3 years of systems engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a Department of Defense environment.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field, with additional experience permitted as a substitute.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with LINK-16, SADL, other Tactical Data Link systems, and message protocols.
- Experience with JICO tools, JTRS radios, fighter aircraft including F-16, F-15, and F-35, Control and Reporting Centers, and Air Operations Centers.
- Knowledge of Flight Line Maintenance procedures and working knowledge of alternating-current and direct-current electrical power and radio-frequency characteristics.
- Ability to elicit and interpret requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system designs using best practices and design patterns.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with management, technical staff, and end users.
- Experience with engineering practices, techniques, and standards.
- Ability to develop and present technical presentations.
- Ability to represent complex data in diagrams or other techniques that communicate precise information to business and technical staff.
- Ability to understand strategic and tactical project approaches and handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Willingness to travel to United States Air Force and Foreign Military Sales locations globally.
- United States citizenship and a current Top Secret security clearance are required.
- Provide engineering and Tactical Data Link support, including LINK-16 and SADL.
- Set up and operate equipment used to support the fielding and training of Tactical Data Links.
- Operate tactical radios, including all MIDS Family of Terminals.
- Operate spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, and other associated test and diagnostic equipment.
- Conduct training for military and civilian personnel on data-link operations, COMSEC key-loading procedures, and data-link troubleshooting procedures on ground-based systems.
About the company
Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
- The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
- Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.
What critics are saying
- GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
- Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
- Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.
What makes Abacus Technology unique
- Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
- Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
- The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation