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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Link Engineer (Test & Integration) - Mid-Level - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Link, Computer Networks, Interoperability, Link 16, Microsoft Office, Systems Integration, C4ISR, SC Clearance - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b35db7add4d59da2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Radio communication systems?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3-10 years of technical experience is required. Additional experience may be substituted for education. * Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. Interim Secret clearance required prior to starting employment. * Three to ten (3-10) years of technical experience with Fourth Generation (Link 16) radios and tactical data links messages & associated military standards relative to C4ISR. * Must be capable of traveling to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, both CONUS and OCONUS. * Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications. * Effective oral and written communications skills. * We are seeking a candidate who possesses a background in radio frequency (RF), secure, tactical data link communications., * Relevant technical experience in areas related to tactical data links, data link radios, radio frequency waves and propagation, computer networks. * Experience with fourth (Link 16), Familiarity with JREAP and 6026 forwarding, and Link 22 and/or UCI tactical data links interoperability testing, implementation and operations. * An understanding of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) processes for Air Force acquisition programs, with expertise in applying the test methodologies of AFI 99-103 to aircraft systems, weapon systems, and related materiel solutions. * Top Secret security clearance. ## Description Serve as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for all test planning, execution, and reporting activities for which TGBC is chartered to support. * Perform as a member of the Air Force's premiere tactical data link developmental test team * Be a test team lead engineer responsible for planning, developing, executing data link test operations and reporting test findings. * Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology. * Coordinate data link equipment integration on military ground and airborne platforms. * Directly support System Program Offices, other DOD services, Joint Battle Labs, as well as development contractors. * Develop and review test architectures for the system under test and coordinate test assets, support assets, and data collection device availability to ensure successful test events. * Write and review data link test plans, reports, and procedures. * Support data analysis working groups to measure system performance and conduct root cause analysis. * Conduct technical research, testing, and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of all data link test programs. * Analyze post test results in a timely fashion so as to meet final test reporting timeliness. * Mentor junior engineers. * Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks. * Travel to TDY locations to support test events, program management events, or training efforts. ## Related Videos - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Data is Key: Scraping Metadata from Websites](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/708-data-is-key-scraping-metadata-from-websites) - [Offline first!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/645-offline-first) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)