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As a member of the Tactical Integration Element (TIE), the Senior TDL Test Engineer will support planning, designing, and executing test events for tactical integration programs. This role requires a strong engineering foundation and/or TDL background with the drive to learn additional technical areas. Responsibilities may include serving as a test lead for full test-event execution or supporting another test lead as part of a team.\nThis is a full-time position located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 35%.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nServe as the primary customer-facing representative and TGBC focal point for assigned test planning, execution, and reporting activities.\nDesign, coordinate, document, and brief test equipment architectures required to meet voice and data information exchange requirements for assigned programs.\nAdvise government personnel in decision-making related to lead-command responsibilities and supported capabilities/programs.\nAssist program offices with translating user operational requirements into correct technical requirements formats.\nAuthor, review, and edit program documentation including test plans, CONOPS, 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 documentation.\nDeliver briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel on program activities.\nConduct in-depth data reduction and analysis using software tools to inform leadership of program performance against objectives and technical criteria.\nTravel to multiple sites to support planning, execution, data analysis, and report development.\nAttend meetings to provide technical briefings, updates, and recommendations.\nSupport additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Active Secret clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start; SAP eligible\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 10 years of technical experience (experience may substitute for education).\nExperience in engineering areas related to TDLs, radios, RF propagation, and networking\nAbility to participate on a test team and execute test procedures\nAbility to communicate and present technical details clearly\nExperience developing technical documentation\nProficiency with Microsoft Office\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation: Master’s Degree in a technical field\nOperational experience planning, operating, and troubleshooting TDL networks\nOperational C2 experience in USAF ground or airborne platforms (AOC, CRC, ASOC, ADS, AWACS, JSTARS, or equivalents)\nFamiliarity with TDL military standards (MIL-STD 6016, 3011, 6020, 6017, 188-220, 2045-47001, 6090, 6011)\nFamiliarity with DoD/USAF test guidance (DODI 5000.89, DAFI 99-103, TO 00-35D-54)\nExperience with common tactical radios\nPossess a current active Top Secret clearance\nGraduate of JT-301 JICO or JT-310 AJOC\n Technical Skills\nRelevant engineering experience in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or systems engineering\nTechnical experience related to TDLs, 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-event analysis\nAbility to develop, write, and review technical documentation (briefings, plans, reports, executive summaries, white papers, staff actions)\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications\nAbility to lift 50 lbs. unassisted\nPreferred operational experience with TDL networks including: Link 16, JREAP A/B/C, SADL, VMF, MADL, TTNT, Link 11/11B/22, SIMPLE J, Satellite TDL J\nPreferred familiarity with DoD/USAF test instructions including DODI 5000.89 / DAFI 99-103 and USAF TO 00-35D-54\nPreferred experience with common TDL radios (MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT, SADL Radio, STT KOR-24A, PRC-161/117F/G/152/163/160)\nPreferred experience with theater-level TDL tools such as JRE, JADSI, TRAX, Gateway Manager, LMMT, SPIDR, TACP-CASS, MOJO, BOSS, ATAK\n Interpersonal Skills\nAbility to participate effectively on a test team to meet exercise, demonstration, and test requirements\nStrong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)\nAbility to work in a team environment with minimal supervision\nStrong work ethic and motivation to learn new systems under test\nAbility to clearly present technical details to customers and leadership\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Eglin AFB, FL\nWork Environment: Onsite\nJob Status: Full-time\nTravel: Up to 35% 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. 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