Tactical Data Link Architecture & Integration Engineer

About the role

The Tactical Data Link (TDL) Architecture & Integration Engineer designs, documents and evolves the theater TDL enterprise architecture supporting Command and Control (C2) systems. As the technical authority on how tactical information is transported, distributed and consumed, the engineer ensures reliable data flow from tactical networks to operational decision-making platforms. The role works as a forward-deployed subject matter expert on mission partner networks (CENTRIXS) and collaborates with the Enterprise Architect.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and maintain architecture diagrams showing tactical data flow between operational systems
• Document JREAP-C connectivity, logical interfaces and TDL network topology
• Identify authoritative data sources, publishers, subscribers and consumers in the tactical data enterprise
• Develop future-state architectures for new C2 capabilities, mission applications and AI-enabled systems
• Analyze the operational impact of adding, modifying or removing TDL-connected nodes
• Maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), connectivity matrices and system interface documentation
• Coordinate with government, contractor and operational stakeholders, and collaborate with USPACOM J6, service components, mission partners and GDIT team members
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical interchange meetings and modernization planning
• Assess dependencies, single points of failure and opportunities to improve resiliency and scalability
• Recommend integration of new mission systems to customer and internal leadership

Required profile

• 8+ years of related experience
• US citizenship required
• Current Secret clearance; able to obtain Secret Public Trust
• Preferred: experience supporting DoD C2 environments or Combatant Command operations

Required skills

• Tactical data links (Link 16, Link 11) and JREAP (A/B/C), especially JREAP-C
• MIL-STD-6016 (J-Series) and MIL-STD-3011 (JREAP)
• Common Operational Picture (COP) and GCCS-J concepts
• Gateway concepts (e.g., ADSI), publish/subscribe and event-driven architectures
• ICDs and DoDAF or comparable enterprise architecture methods
• Ability to document complex enterprise environments and translate operational requirements into technical architectures

What we offer

• Salary range of $119,000 - $161,000, depending on experience, location and contract terms
• Flexible work week, 401K with company match, health and wellness packages
• Paid vacation, holidays, professional growth, internal mobility and paid education
• Less than 10% travel required; onsite work