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Systems Engineer (Tactical Data Links)

Ledgent Technology
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer (Tactical Data Links) position at Ledgent Technology?

Key Details:

  • Direct Hire/Perm
  • Location: 100% Onsite in San Diego, CA 92110 (candidate must be local or willing to relocate)
  • Pay: $120-150k (depending on experience and education)
  • Requirements: must have experience designing and building Tactical Data Links or Wideband Data Links, proficiency with MATLAB and Python, must have at least a Bachelor's degree, must be able to obtain a Secret clearance (US Citizen and clean background)

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer who will be responsible for the creation of network interoperability concepts and prototypes for networks formed from multiple mobile platforms using RF links. The Systems Engineer will be part of a team of system/software engineering professionals developing networking concepts for software defined radio and supporting systems. Activities include providing expertise on networking and the adaptation of tactical data links (e.g., Common Data Link (CDL), Link-16 and/or Link-22) to form networks and improve multi-service interoperability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Seven years or more of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited university in the areas of Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Specific Technical Skills:

  • Experience with Tactical Data Links and wideband communications systems.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and their application.
  • Experience with waveform fundamentals and/or definitions.
  • Ability to develop software and/or simulations of interfaces using either MATLAB/Octave/Python/C or other method.
  • Experience with RF system concepts and components.
  • Successful candidate must be proficient in technical writing and oral communications skills and proven ability to work with and communicate with project team members, customers, and service representatives.
  • Knowledge of how-to-author documents in a team setting use Microsoft Office tools.
  • Experience with technical documents including System Performance Specifications (SPS), System Design Document (SDD), Interface Requirements Specification (IRS), Interface Design Documents (IDDs) or equivalents.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

In addition to the required skills, the ideal candidate may have one or more of the following:

  • Possess an Active Government Security Clearance.
  • Knowledge of Cisco IOS and ability to configure routers and switches.
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept prototypes.
  • Experience integrating networking and communications components into functional systems.
  • Knowledge of the use of Agile processes including tools such as JIRA to support the tracking of issues.
  • Familiar with the generation and/or use of MIL and IEEE standards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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