Tactical Data Link Engineer

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War.

As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Tactical Data Link Engineer to join their team at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios, GPS/INS units, RF front-ends) within HITL simulation environments.
• Integrate hardware with Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) architectures, enabling real equipment to interact with virtual platforms.
• Configure, initialize, and monitor LVC-integrated TDL networks during simulation test events.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces, timing, synchronization.
• Operate and analyze Link-16 and similar or related tactical data link systems.
• Research, develop and modernize existing TDL HITL emulators to ensure continued relevance and interoperability with emerging, modernized TDL-enabled weapon systems and UAS platforms
• Build, decode, and evaluate TDL messages and network architectures.
• Support gateway operations, network initialization, and real-time monitoring during events.
• Present technical findings and recommend improvements to system designs.
• Assess proposals, requirements, and system documentation for technical feasibility and proper allocation of navigation/TSPI requirements.
• Support NAVWAR-related testing, jamming threat assessments, and degraded-environment navigation evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Working knowledge of Link-16 and other tactical data link systems.
• Proficiency with Wireshark and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).
• Strong understanding of RF transceiver design, propagation modeling, and link budgets.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Familiarity with COMSEC handling and Simple Key Loaders (SKL).
• Experience with MATLAB, or similar modeling/simulation tools.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Desired Additional Experience

• Familiarity with GNSS/INS systems, Alt-Nav, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithms.
• Knowledge of anti-jam techniques, NAVWAR considerations, and jamming threat environments.
• Familiarity with C++ coding for algorithm development, simulation integration, or hardware-interface support
• Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
• Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL
• Travel: 0-10%
• Relocation Assistance Available: No
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.