UAS Data Links Communications Test Engineer

About the role

Leidos' Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test division is seeking a UAS Data Links Communications Test Engineer for its Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center, Systems Integration Lab Technology and Certification Center. The role supports the integration, testing and evaluation of advanced tactical data links and communications systems for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and other airborne and ground platforms supporting U.S. Army and DoD missions.

Key responsibilities

• Support testing and evaluation of UAS data links and communications technologies, focusing on system performance, interoperability and operation in contested communications environments.
• Support communications system integration, troubleshooting, data collection, analysis and documentation of test results.
• Collaborate with test and evaluation teams to define and verify system performance and interoperability metrics.
• Support systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, interface definition, verification and technical documentation.
• Evaluate emerging UAS data links and communications technologies and provide technical assessments and recommendations.
• Participate in technical meetings and working groups and document technical decisions and recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related STEM field, with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 2-6 years; additional 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of tactical data links or military communications technologies (e.g., DDL, ADDL, DDL-Lite, CDL, SATCOM).
• Experience supporting communications system integration, testing, troubleshooting or performance analysis.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship, active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
• Must reside in the Huntsville, AL area or be willing to relocate there.

Required skills

• Preferred: hands-on experience integrating or testing CDL, tactical data links, SATCOM or other military communications systems.
• Preferred: familiarity with C2 interfaces such as STANAG 4586, RAS-A/MAVLink.
• Preferred: experience with RF or network test tools such as spectrum analyzers, Wireshark, Spirent TestCenter, iPerf.

The pay range is $87,100 - $157,450.