ACT1 Federal

Senior F-35 Communications Engineer

ACT1 Federal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Crystal City • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Orchestrating interface development, implementation, and sustainment upgrades to the F-35 airborne communications capabilities
  • Coordinating F-35 airborne communications IO (joint tactical datalinks/ communications) implementation positions with the U.S. Military Services, Partner Nations, and all FMS cases -- includes establishing specific military standards compliant Link-16 as well as F-35-unique Multi-function Advanced Data Link (MADL) message sets with minimum data link implementation recommendations
  • Validating F-35 airborne communications-related Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and associated external IO architecture development -- Includes systems-level IO interface assessments and technical inputs to ensure F-35 information exchanges and the associated communications interface design will satisfy U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO requirements within the F-35 joint/coalition operational environment
  • Managing F-35 IO-related requirements documents and Proposed Specification Change Notices (PSCNs) inputs to ensure properly integration of IO-related capabilities -- Works directly with the F-35 Prime Contractor engineering staff to update/maintain the F-35 Operational Requirements Specification (ORS)
  • Assisting in addressing airborne communications IO assessments of U.S. Military Services/Partner Nation IO-related Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) to ensure airborne communications IO interface requirements are properly integrated in associated F-35 requirements documents/contract specifications and that the planned/implemented F-35 communications IO interface design implementation meets joint and coalition force needs
  • Supporting airborne communications IO verification test planning and execution to ensure IO-related requirements are adequately verified. Provides IO-related verification requirements and associated C4I support inputs to the F-35 Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
  • Preparing and/or contributes to presentations on IO-related program status/accomplishments, issues identification/resolution, and verification support requirements to F-35 Operational Advisory Group, Requirements Working Group, Senior Warfighters Group, and JSF Executive Steering Board (JSEB) deliberations as well as during IO Advisory Group (IAG) and Lockheed Martin IO-related reviews
  • Participating in joint and Military Service-specific tactical data link governing bodies and represents the F-35 JPO in U.S. Government working group deliberations tied to establishing joint/commercial tactical communications policy

Requirements

  • SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR
  • BA/BS degree
  • 10 years of systems-to-systems level interface analysis experience in an engineering or technical position of which:
  • Four years were in a test and evaluation (developmental and/or operational) environment supporting a DoD ACAT-I Acquisition Program
  • Six years involved technical analysis/support of C4I digital datalinks and intra-flight communications to include Link-16/Variable Message Format (VMF) with emphasis on tactical datalink communications [Command and Control (C2), Electronic Warfare (EW), or Fighter platform communications] as well as the associated mission planning/operational coordination
  • In-depth technical understanding of joint/coalition airborne communications network interfaces and associated messaging
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Education, Training & Professional Development
  • Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
interface developmentimplementationsustainment upgradesinformation exchange requirements (IERs)systems-level interface assessmentsverification test planningtechnical analysisC4I digital datalinksLink-16Variable Message Format (VMF)
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationissue identificationissue resolutionpresentation skills
Certifications
SECRET ClearanceBA/BS degree