Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Digital Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Link 16, Test Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Engineer - Tactical Data Link Test and Evaluation

Transform technology into opportunity as a a Systems Test Engineer joining our team to support T&E and analysis work for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in San Diego, CA.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Conduct Test and Evaluation (T&E) of Link-16 Advance Tactical Data Link (ATDL) which includes T&E planning and support of activities related to Qualification Tests of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminal and Link-16 waveforms

Identify and develop applicable tests, conduct tests, analyze test data, and document test results for inclusion in the formal block upgrade qualification Test Data Reports

Preparing the test portions of the Qualification Test mission-based test plan and procedures

Preparing automated software scripts and initialization loads for tests

Identifying potential issues related to the concurrent operation through post-test analysis

Supporting efforts relating to test execution and post-test analysis for waveform implementation

Providing support for the retest MIDS terminals to verify that software updates to those terminals corrected problems identified in qualification tests

Participating in the biweekly problem review boards (PRB)

Dry run block upgrade software scripts and loads on-site

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Engineering degree (will accept experience in lieu of) technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.

Qualifications: 4+ years of systems/software T&E experience, preferably with tactical communication systems. Digital Communications or wireless engineering technology background

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BSEE or BSCS and a minimum of 4 years technical experience with DOD tactical systems

Current technical experience (within the last 3 years) in Tactical Communications Systems to include TDL, ATDL, SDR, and/or related C4I systems at the systems level. Desired TDL, ATDL, and SDR Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience to include analyzing test requirements, T&E planning, developing traditional and Mission-Based test procedures, providing for traceability of requirements, test execution, post-test analysis and generating test reports. T&E experience should include testing for functionality and interoperability using relevant TDL/ATDL test tools.

Prefer an electrical engineer or computer scientist with an emphasis in digital communications or a prior Electronics Tech (ET) or Aviation Electronics Tech (AT) with demonstrated technical experience in Link16 or similar data link.

Security Clearance Level: Secret Clearance

Ability to work on-site NIWC Pacific in Point Loma San Diego.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA San Diego

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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