Tactical Data Link Architecture & Integration Engineer

General Dynamics
Anywhere
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 107,744 - 141,450 annuallyFunction: Architecture & Urban PlanningSkills: ["Systems-thinking","Analytical problem-solving","Technical communication","Technical leadership","Documentation"]

Design, document, and evolve the theater Tactical Data Link (TDL) enterprise architecture supporting Command and Control (C2) systems. Serve as a forward-deployed TDL subject-matter expert for mission partner networks, produce architecture diagrams, document JREAP-C connectivity and topology, and maintain ICDs and interface documentation. Analyze and recommend changes to improve resiliency and scalability while coordinating with government, contractor, and operational stakeholders on integration and modernization planning.

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Tactical Data Link Architecture & Integration Engineer

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Job Summary

Design, document, and evolve the theater Tactical Data Link (TDL) enterprise architecture supporting Command and Control (C2) systems. Serve as a forward-deployed TDL subject-matter expert for mission partner networks, produce architecture diagrams, document JREAP-C connectivity and topology, and maintain ICDs and interface documentation. Analyze and recommend changes to improve resiliency and scalability while coordinating with government, contractor, and operational stakeholders on integration and modernization planning.
Location: Anywhere
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Architecture & Urban Planning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, document, and evolve the theater TDL enterprise architecture supporting C2 systems.
  • •Act as a tactical data link SME for existing mission partner networks (CENTRIXS) and work with the Enterprise Architect to maintain the architecture.
  • •Produce and maintain architecture diagrams and document JREAP-C connectivity, logical interfaces, and TDL network topology.
  • •Maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), connectivity matrices, and system interface documentation.
  • •Coordinate with government, contractor, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and integrate new mission systems; analyze dependencies and resiliency impacts.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,744 - 141,450 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of related experience in tactical data link architecture and systems integration.
  • •Must currently possess a Secret clearance (and be able to obtain Secret).
  • •Ability to understand how tactical data moves through Link 16, JREAP-C, gateway services, and C2 applications and develop scalable architectures.
  • •Experience documenting complex enterprise environments, including interface control documents (ICDs), connectivity matrices, and system interface documentation.
  • •Experience supporting DoD C2 environments or Combatant Command operations.
Experience:DefenseTactical data linksSystems integrationDoD C2
Skills:Systems-thinkingAnalytical problem-solvingTechnical communicationTechnical leadershipDocumentation
Tech Stack:Link 16Link 11JREAP-CJREAP (A/B/C)MIL-STD-6016MIL-STD-3011Common Operational Picture (COP)GCCS-JTactical gateway conceptsADSIPublish/subscribeEvent-driven data architecturesInterface Control Documents (ICDs)DoDAFEnterprise architecture

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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