Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) technician in Virginia Beach, VA
Principal responsibilities include:
Act as a TDL Link-11 and 16 operator and technician during test events. Analyze Link messages through MLST-3 server interacting with MIDS, STT and/or DTSK-11.
Work with assigned government TDL lead to understand Link test objectives and obtain necessary keymat and OPTASK parameters
Pre-check and groom of Link equipment prior to testing
Perform Link-11 and 16 operations during test events
Troubleshoot with shipboard personnel and other land-based test sites if problems arise during operations; and provide reports to government TDL lead with findings and notes.
Candidate must be have high level of competency with MLST-3 servers to investigate any complications that may arise during testing and a working knowledge of Link-11 and Link-16 message strings.
Candidate must have a high level of competency upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware.
This position will also be responsible for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) cryptographic load testing with the commercial Lear jets.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Security clearance required: SECRET (minimum)
A BS and 1 years of experience or a HS and minimum of 4 years working with TDL systems Experience with operating Link-11 and 16 TDL equipment.
Computer literacy (MS Office), technical writing proficiency, and excellent oral presentation skills.
Ability to traverse from aircraft and ships at-sea, up and down shipboard ladders/decks
Demonstrated experience briefing large contingents of active duty and civilian personnel
Travel: 20 - 40% minimum
Must be able to mutli-person lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with loading keymat to TDL equipment
Experience with developing and working from an OPTASK for Link operations
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2408744
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