{"id":1311746,"url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-data-links-test-engineer-mid-level","title":"Data Links Test Engineer – Mid-Level","company":{"id":2670648,"name":"Odyssey Systems","domain":"odysseyconsult.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/odysseyconsult","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Niceville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":69000,"max_usd":135000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":171},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T16:47:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T12:17:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Position Summary\nOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Data Links Test Engineer supporting the 46 Test Squadron / TGBC under the TMAS III contract at Eglin AFB, FL.The Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is the United States Air Force’s premier TDL developmental test team. The role supports the Tactical\nIntegration Element (TIE) responsible for planning, designing, executing, and reporting on tactical integration test events. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and/or a foundational knowledge of tactical data links, with the motivation to learn new technology areas. Responsibilities may range from serving as a test lead to supporting another test lead as part of a test team.\nThis is a full-time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nServe as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for test planning, execution, and reporting activities\nDesign, coordinate, document, and brief test equipment architectures required to meet information exchange requirements for voice and data communications\nAdvise government personnel in decision-making related to lead-command responsibilities and supported capabilities/programs\nAssist program offices with technical requirements development and translating user operational needs into appropriate requirements formats\nAuthor, review, and edit program documentation including test plans, concept of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans, and formal reports\nCoordinate test resources with Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) program managers\nMaintain a comprehensive schedule of program activities including TGBC support requirements and personnel utilization\nDevelop and maintain continuity databases and libraries capturing lessons learned, planning documents, execution artifacts, and reporting materials\nPresent briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel on program activities\nUse software tools to conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis supporting leadership assessment of program performance\nTravel to various locations to support planning, test execution, data analysis, and report development\nAttend meetings to provide technical briefings, updates, information, and recommendations\nSupport additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; Interim Secret required before start\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline and 3-10 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education).\nRelevant engineering or technical experience related to TDLs, RF propagation, radios, and networking\nAbility to execute test procedures and participate on test teams\nAbility to communicate technical material clearly\nExperience authoring technical documents\nProficiency with Microsoft Office\nAbility to lift 50 lbs\nPreferred Qualifications\nClearance: Secret\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field\nYears of experience:\nCertifications: Graduation from JT-301 JICO or JT-310 AJOC courses\nRelevant operational experience planning, operating, and troubleshooting TDL networks\nOperational C2 experience in USAF ground or airborne platforms (AOC, CRC, ASOC, ADS, AWACS, JSTARS, or equivalents)\nUnderstanding of tactical data link systems used at theater-level operations\nFamiliarity with multiple TDL MIL-STDs\nFamiliarity with common DoD tactical radios\nFamiliarity with Air Force test guidance (DODI 5000.89 / DAFI 99-103) and USAF deficiency reporting (TO 00-35D-54)\nTechnical Skills\nRelevant engineering experience in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or systems engineering\nTechnical experience with tactical data links, data link radios, RF waves/propagation, and computer networking\nAbility to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect test data for post-analysis\nAbility to develop technical documentation including briefings, plans, reports, and white papers\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite\nAbility to lift 50 lbs. unassisted\nPreferred operational experience with TDL networks:Link 16, JREAP A/B/C, SADL, VMF, MADL, TTNT, Link 11/11B/22, Satellite TDL J, Socket J, SIMPLE J\n\nPreferred understanding of theater-level systems such as JRE, JADSI, TRAX, Gateway Manager, LMMT, SPIDR, TACP-CASS, MOJO, BOSS, ATAK\nPreferred familiarity with TDL MIL-STDs: 6016, 3011, 6020, 6017, 188-220, 2045-47001, 6090, 6011\nPreferred knowledge of common tactical radios: MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT, SADL Radio, KOR-24A STT, PRC-161/117F/G/152/163/160\nPreferred understanding of DoD/USAF test instructions: DODI 5000.89, DAFI 99-103, TO 00-35D-54\n Interpersonal Skills\nStrong work ethic; able to work with minimal supervision\nAbility to work within a team environment and support integrated test activities\nAbility to communicate and present technical details clearly (written and verbal)\nAbility to serve as primary TGBC representative and interface effectively with program offices, contractors, and test partners\nComfortable providing technical briefings and presenting information to senior-level personnel\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Eglin AFB, FL\nWork Environment: Onsite\nJob Status: Full-time\nTravel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS\nCompany Overview\nOdyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.\nOdyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.\nPlease note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.\n Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities","description_format":"text","description_chars":6667,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["C4ISR","Military","Professional Services","Science & Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T16:47:29Z"}],"liveness":{"score":66,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.731,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":6,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-data-links-test-engineer-mid-level","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/odyssey-systems-data-links-test-engineer-mid-level.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T01:36:47Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"search","counted_by":"address","units_charged":0,"used_today":0,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":null,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}