Data Links & Comm Engineer

Data Links & Communication Engineer

Data Links & Comm Engineer, Principal

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Data Links & Communication Engineer to support the HNI Division at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with various federal and defense agencies including FAA, DISA, NSA, Service Acquisition Executive, JMPS, and others to ensure data link communications capability meets business and technical rules.
• Provide resources experienced in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at both sub-system and system levels.
• Advise on C4 issues, support pre-launch planning, and assist with aircraft-weapon communications and real-time targeting.
• Assist program Chief Engineer, IPT Leads, PMs, and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues.
• Define and document networking parameter configurations for CNR to balance capability and implementation impact.
• Support interoperability testing of weapon configurations with various launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.
• Develop, document, and present a Joint CONEMP that supports various command architectures and communication networks like LINK-16 and UHF/CNR.
• Formulate a Joint approach for COMSEC cryptologic data transmission to weapons and controllers.
• Develop and document Joint Service strategies for integrating weapons into TDL environments.
• Complete the development and documentation of Link-16 J11.X messages within a Joint Service CM strategy.
• Define and document specifications for network-enabled weapon systems for interoperability.
• Document the Joint Doctrine Change Recommendation for Digitally Aided Close Air Support.
• Complete and document USMTF formats for weapon operations and support USMTF integration into standards.
• Support agile communications initiatives and activities.
• Provide engineering support to DoD TDL agencies for weapon system interoperability in JINTACCS forums.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Must have the following education and experience:
• Master's degree in engineering and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience which must be in Data Links and Communication engineering experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• ABET accredited engineering degree preferred.
  
  

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance
  
  

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ