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Tactical Data Links
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Load Testing
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DoD
FMS
Computer Literacy
Technical Writing
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Job ID: 2614359

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-08

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Design Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 50% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) technician in Virginia Beach, VA

Principal responsibilities include:

Act as a TDL Link-11 and 16 operator and technician during test events. Analyze Link messages through MLST-3 server interacting with MIDS, STT and/or DTSK-11.
Support test efforts with AEGIS Modernization Team and Systems Operations Verification Testing at various shipyards.
Work with assigned government TDL lead to understand Link test objectives and obtain necessary keymat and OPTASK parameters
Pre-check and groom of Link equipment prior to testing
Perform Link-11 and Link-16 operations during test events
Troubleshoot with shipboard personnel and other land-based test sites if problems arise during operations; and provide reports to government TDL lead with findings and notes.

Candidate must be have high level of competency with MLST-3 servers to investigate any complications that may arise during testing. Candidate must have a high level of competency upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware. Working knowledge of Link-11 and Link-16 message strings.

The ability to evaluate data needed for testing is essential for this role. This position will also be responsible for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) cryptographic load testing with the commercial Lear jets.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Security clearance required: SECRET (minimum).
A BS and 0 years of experience or a HS and minimum of 6 years working with TDL systems Experience with operating Link-11 and 16 TDL equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment within the Department of Defense (NAVSEA, NAVAIR, FMS, etc.)
Computer literacy (MS Office), technical writing proficiency, and excellent oral presentation skills.
Ability to traverse from aircraft and ships at-sea, up and down shipboard ladders/decks.
Demonstrated experience briefing large contingents of active duty and civilian personnel.
Travel: 25 - 50% minimum.
Must be able to mutli-person lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Desired:

Electronics Technician capable of maintaining and repairing complex computer and cryptographic systems.
Experience with loading keymat to TDL equipment.
Experience with developing and working from an OPTASK for Link operations.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614359
Posted 12 days ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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