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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Systems Engineering - Data Link - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Commerce, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Spreadsheets, Data Link, Link 16, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Computer Network Technologies, Data Management, Software Coding - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-specialist-systems-engineering-data-link-commerce-texas/2790411082-2/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, etc.) and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. * Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. * In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in a related engineering discipline. * Active DOD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance is required. * Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communcation systems in single and Multi-Level Security environments. * Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite to generate work products is required. Preferred Additional Skills: * Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. * Experience in building and analyzing Data Link (eg. Link16, CMF, etc.) messages. * Working knowledge of Mil-Standards 3011, 6016, 6018 and 6020. * Demonstrated experience writing systems and software requirements using an application such as DOORS/JIRA. * Experience presenting design and project information at periodic reviews as well as recommending improvements to existing designs. * Experience with building test cases to assess software and system operation against requirements, writing defect reports, and assessing corrections. * Candidate able to obtain a Class III fight certification. * Demonstrated ability to engage/communicate with internal/external technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in Software coding and development. * Link22 NATO Tactical Data Links (TDL). * Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures. * Demonstrated ability handling a large amount of classified material. * Demonstrated familiarity with common Tactical Datalink radios/terminals, to include MIDS-JTRS, JTIDS Class 2, and JRE, as well as experience with MIL-STD-1553B interfaces. * Demonstrated familiarity with working with Unix/Linux commands in terminal consoles. * Demonstrated familiarity with networking technologies, to include Security+ certification. * Familiarity with RC135 Communications Systems. * Prior DoD/Military experience. * Physical requirements: Some lifting in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment. ## Description Mid-Senior level Systems Engineer to perform data analysis in tactical data link acquisition and processing systems. This position desires technical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and solve Tactical Communication system performance issues including operational environment impacts. The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to prepare and present technical briefs to internal management teams., * Supporting the performance, verification, and sustainment of fielded Tactical Communication systems and components. * Participating in formal engineering analysis and reviewing performance parameters at the total system and individual component levels. * Performing the design, development, and release of related data management, processing, and reporting software tools. ## Related Videos - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Data is Key: Scraping Metadata from Websites](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/708-data-is-key-scraping-metadata-from-websites) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)