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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Link Test Engineer - Senior - TGBA - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Link, Linux, Systems Analysis, Link 16, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-link-test-engineer-senior-tgba-eglin-air-force-base-fl--db0a322c-adb2-46ce-a061-9ceba698bf09 ## About the Role We are looking for someone with computer systems design, development, and maintenance knowledge to join the United States Air Force's premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas., * Master's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required. Twelve years of relevant technical experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree. * An active Secret security clearance is required with eligibility to qualify for a Top Secret clearance for consideration (U.S. Citizenship Required) * Working knowledge of DOD tactical data links * Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally * Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS up to 25% of the time * Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision, * Air Battle Manager experience onboard the E3 AWACS and/or E8 JSTARS platforms * Understanding of basic computer networking * Technical experience with Link 16, SADL, and VMF * Technical experience in the areas related to data link radios * Experience and knowledge of tactical datalinks mission threads * Proficiency with the Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems * Understanding of DT&E processes, specifically acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force Command and Control (C2) * Knowledge of systems analysis and application software development concepts, functions, and techniques * Able to evaluate tactical communications emerging technologies * Security+ certification ## Description Overview: Tactical Datalink Test Engineer - Senior - TGBACLEARANCE: Active SecretLOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full TimeTRAVEL: 25% CONUS / OCONUS Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tactical Datalink Test Engineer for the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) contract, supporting the Astrion Air Force Division. We are looking for someone with computer systems design, development, and maintenance knowledge to join the United States Air Force's premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSMaster's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience is required. Twelve years of relevant technical experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree.An active Secret security clearance is required with eligibility to qualify for a Top Secret clearance for consideration (U.S. Citizenship Required)Working knowledge of DOD tactical data linksAbility to communicate and present technical details both written and verballyAble to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS up to 25% of the timeStrong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSAir Battle Manager experience onboard the E3 AWACS and/or E8 JSTARS platformsUnderstanding of basic computer networking Technical experience with Link 16, SADL, and VMFTechnical experience in the areas related to data link radiosExperience and knowledge of tactical datalinks mission threadsProficiency with the Microsoft and Linux Operating SystemsUnderstanding of DT&E processes, specifically acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force Command and Control (C2)Knowledge of systems analysis and application software development concepts, functions, and techniquesAble to evaluate tactical communications emerging technologiesSecurity+ certification RESPONSIBILITIES Perform as a member of the 46 TS Gateways Element Test teamInterface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs as well as product development contractors.Plan, execute, and report on test events for datalink gateway systems hosting the following data links: Joint Range Extension, Link 16, Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF) and emerging data linksOperate datalink systems and equipmentProficient/familiar with MIL-STD-6016 J-message formatsAs a technical leader in an engineering role, review customer requirements and participate in test planning meetingsDevelop test plans and procedures, schedules, and execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements and produce timely test reportsCapable of performing as a team leader in directing and executing system testingAuthor technical documents and briefings and conduct formal presentationsTravel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect and reduce data