Data Links & Communication Engineer SME - U.S.A/Qatar

Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates for the role of Data Links & Communications Engineer SME for a hybrid (U.S.A./Qatar) based position.

• Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.
• Experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. (To include interface with Air Combat Command, Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting.
• Advise and assist on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas:

• Test and Demonstration: includes engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 16 communications.
• Cryptologic Systems: includes the development of a Joint approach whereby Communication Security (COMSEC) cryptologic data can be passed from its source to weapons and its controllers.
• Link 16 Networking: includes developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing tactical data link (TDL) environments that support effective weapon capability across a broad range of warfare intensity and force architectures, while minimizing negative impact on existing users and usage of those environments.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• The minimum education and experience requirements are a Master's degree in engineering and 15 years of experience which must be Data Links and Communication engineering experience, 5 years of which must be in Department of Defense (DoD).
• DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Baseline Certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CISM, GSLC or CCISO required.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)