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The Lab Engineer will operate, maintain, configure, and enhance specialized laboratory and field-test equipment used to emulate, stimulate, monitor, and assess aircraft communications, navigation, and data-link systems during cybersecurity and penetration-test events.\nThe successful candidate will prepare test tools and equipment for cyber test events, support equipment deployment to remote test locations, coordinate technical requirements with test sites, and troubleshoot hardware, software, RF, network, and interface issues during test execution.\nThis is a full-time onsite position at Edwards AFB, CA. TDY travel may be required for test-site equipment setup, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nOperate, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot laboratory and field-test systems supporting cybersecurity, avionics, RF, navigation, communications, and data-link testing\nPrepare test equipment, tools, software, firmware, and configurations for penetration testing and cyber test events\nUpdate and improve lab tools, test systems, equipment configurations, and supporting documentation to meet evolving test requirements\nSupport RF testing while complying with RF safety procedures, equipment operating limits, and site-specific safety guidelines\nEstablish, maintain, and troubleshoot RF, network, serial, and data interfaces supporting GPS, ADS-B, Link 16, ACARS, and other systems\nCoordinate with test sites and external stakeholders to identify equipment, interface, power, network, access, environmental, and system requirements prior to test execution\nDevelop and maintain equipment setup guides, configuration records, operating procedures, test checklists, and troubleshooting references\nSupport test execution by monitoring equipment performance, resolving technical issues, collecting logs/data, and documenting test-support activities\nIdentify equipment limitations, integration risks, maintenance needs, and resource shortfalls; recommend improvements to enhance test readiness and execution\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must have an active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance\nEducation: Masters Degree\nYears of Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering, RF systems, avionics testing, EW testing, communications systems, or similar technical fields. (additional years may substitute for education)\nExperience maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting test or fielded electronic systems\nStrong RF safety awareness\nAbility to travel in support of TDY test events\nStrong communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple equipment-preparation and test-support tasks simultaneously\nPreferred Qualifications\nClearance: TS/SCI\nYears of Experience: 20 years of relevant experience\nExperience with Spirent, AirTel, 45-TS, VR-1000, SDRs, and similar systems\nFamiliarity with RF protocols, antennas, EMI troubleshooting, and power measurement\nKnowledge of GPS, ADS-B, Link 16, ACARS, and related systems\nExperience supporting avionics, embedded systems, or cyber-physical testing\nFamiliarity with Linux/Windows OS and laboratory networking configurations\nAbility to interpret system diagrams, ICDs, wiring diagrams, and technical data\nExperience coordinating test-site requirements and integration needs\nExperience with test instrumentation, data capture, RF recording, and packet logging\n Technical Skills\nExperience maintaining, configuring, troubleshooting, and documenting test equipment, laboratory systems, or fielded electronic systems\nWorking knowledge of RF safety procedures and safe operation of RF-emitting equipment\nExperience with RF, telemetry, communications, navigation, or test-support systems such as Spirent, AirTel, 45-TS, VR-1000, SDRs (preferred).\nFamiliarity with RF protocols, signal generation/analysis, spectrum concepts, antennas, cabling, connectors, attenuation, power measurement, and EMI troubleshooting (preferred)\nKnowledge of GPS, ADS-B, Link 16, ACARS, and aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance, and data-link technologies (preferred)\nExperience supporting avionics, embedded systems, weapons systems, communications systems, or cyber-physical test environments (preferred)\nExperience preparing, configuring, updating, validating, and documenting specialized tools for cybersecurity assessments (preferred)\nFamiliarity with Linux and Windows OS, networking fundamentals, IP addressing, serial interfaces, switches, routers, firewalls, and lab-network configurations (preferred)\nAbility to interpret system diagrams, ICDs, wiring diagrams, test procedures, manuals, and technical data packages (preferred)\nFamiliarity with test instrumentation, data capture, RF recording, signal playback, packet capture, logging, and post-test data transfer (preferred)\nInterpersonal Skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to coordinate technical requirements with test sites, engineers, operators, maintainers, and test teams\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced test environment\nAbility to travel for TDY support and work effectively with diverse technical stakeholders\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Edwards AFB, CA\nWork Environment: Onsite\nJob Status: Full-Time\nTravel: TDY support required for test-site equipment setup, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting\n#TMAS3 #CTG\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. 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