Position Summary

Odyssey 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

Integration 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.

This is a full‑time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Serve as the primary face to the customer and TGBC focal point for test planning, execution, and reporting activities
Design, coordinate, document, and brief test equipment architectures required to meet information exchange requirements for voice and data communications
Advise government personnel in decision‑making related to lead‑command responsibilities and supported capabilities/programs
Assist program offices with technical requirements development and translating user operational needs into appropriate requirements formats
Author, review, and edit program documentation including test plans, concept of operations, test cards, data‑analysis plans, and formal reports
Coordinate test resources with Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) program managers
Maintain a comprehensive schedule of program activities including TGBC support requirements and personnel utilization
Develop and maintain continuity databases and libraries capturing lessons learned, planning documents, execution artifacts, and reporting materials
Present briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel on program activities
Use software tools to conduct in‑depth data reduction and analysis supporting leadership assessment of program performance
Travel to various locations to support planning, test execution, data analysis, and report development
Attend meetings to provide technical briefings, updates, information, and recommendations
Support additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; Interim Secret required before start

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline and 3–10 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education).

Relevant engineering or technical experience related to TDLs, RF propagation, radios, and networking
Ability to execute test procedures and participate on test teams
Ability to communicate technical material clearly
Experience authoring technical documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to lift 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Years of experience:

Certifications: Graduation from JT‑301 JICO or JT‑310 AJOC courses

Relevant operational experience planning, operating, and troubleshooting TDL networks
Operational C2 experience in USAF ground or airborne platforms (AOC, CRC, ASOC, ADS, AWACS, JSTARS, or equivalents)
Understanding of tactical data link systems used at theater‑level operations
Familiarity with multiple TDL MIL‑STDs
Familiarity with common DoD tactical radios
Familiarity with Air Force test guidance (DODI 5000.89 / DAFI 99‑103) and USAF deficiency reporting (TO 00‑35D‑54)

Technical Skills

Relevant engineering experience in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or systems engineering
Technical experience with tactical data links, data link radios, RF waves/propagation, and computer networking
Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect test data for post‑analysis
Ability to develop technical documentation including briefings, plans, reports, and white papers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Preferred 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
Preferred understanding of theater‑level systems such as JRE, JADSI, TRAX, Gateway Manager, LMMT, SPIDR, TACP‑CASS, MOJO, BOSS, ATAK
Preferred familiarity with TDL MIL‑STDs: 6016, 3011, 6020, 6017, 188‑220, 2045‑47001, 6090, 6011
Preferred knowledge of common tactical radios: MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT, SADL Radio, KOR‑24A STT, PRC‑161/117F/G/152/163/160
Preferred understanding of DoD/USAF test instructions: DODI 5000.89, DAFI 99‑103, TO 00‑35D‑54

Interpersonal Skills

Strong work ethic; able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work within a team environment and support integrated test activities
Ability to communicate and present technical details clearly (written and verbal)
Ability to serve as primary TGBC representative and interface effectively with program offices, contractors, and test partners
Comfortable providing technical briefings and presenting information to senior‑level personnel

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full‑time

Travel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS

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Company Overview

Odyssey 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.

Odyssey 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.

Please 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.

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