Intermediate Tactical Data Link Test & Evaluation Analyst conducting standards conformance and interoperability testing of military communications systems at JITC. This role demands deep expertise in MIL-STD and NATO STANAG compliance to ensure critical DoD systems can seamlessly exchange data across platforms.
What you'll do
- Review and incorporate MIL-STD Interface Change Proposals (ICPs) into Master Test Procedures
- Analyze systems under test data link bit-level implementation to identify required MIL-STD functional areas for testing
- Develop standards conformance and interoperability test procedures using applicable MIL-STDs (3011, 6011, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6020, 6022, 6040, 6090, 5602)
- Execute conformance and interoperability tests using industry-standard test tools and perform post-test analysis
- Write preliminary trouble reports and deliver final test reports per approved templates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR KPP) and traceability requirements
Mission
This position supports the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) under the Test Evaluation and Certification II (TEC II) contract, providing T&E services to DoD Combatant Commanders, Services, Agencies, and coalition partners. The mission ensures new and enhanced IT/National Security System capabilities meet interoperability and standards compliance requirements before operational deployment.
Required skills
- Tactical Data Link (TDL) standards conformance testing (MIL-STD 6011, 6016, 6020, 6022)
- Master Test Procedure (MTP) development and execution
- MIL-STD and NATO STANAG interpretation and application
- Systems under test (SUT) data link bit-level implementation analysis
- Test report writing and technical documentation
- RF/IT systems and software familiarity
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Complex technical issue communication (verbal, written, presentation)