UAS Tech | TMD Datalinks SME

Job Title: UAS Tech | TMD Datalinks SME

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD) in support of the Chief Engineer, UAS Product Offices, and potential special projects aligned with the PM UAS mission. This is a full-time, on-site position with limited telework eligibility.
The Datalinks Engineer will provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for UAS datalink system development, integration, qualification, and sustainment.

The position supports systems involving modems, radio frequency equipment, antennas, radomes, interfaces, communication protocols, software, waveforms, and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques. Additional expertise in encryption, RF modeling, communication and datalink standards, COMSEC, and TRANSEC is required.
This person will also be responsible for helping to roadmap efforts at the 06 level for datalinks, lead ICWIG working groups with JSIL and NATO partners, provide technical assistance to the products/offices within PM UAS, and support misc. tasking from chief engineer and his deputy.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and coordinate a UAS datalink strategy consistent with office objectives, missions, and capabilities.
- Provide datalink subject matter expertise to the Chief Engineer, UAS Product Offices, PM UAS leadership, and special projects as required.

- Provide technical oversight and expertise for datalink system development, integration, qualification, and sustainment.

- Support systems, subsystems, and components involving modems, radio frequency equipment, antennas, radomes, interfaces, communication protocols, software, waveforms, and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques.

- Assess the threat environment and impacts to relevant RF systems.

- Maintain awareness and technical knowledge of UAS datalink capabilities and options, including partner service and office activities and investments.

- Coordinate with laboratories and relevant development organizations, including OSW, C2N, C5ISR, NSA, and NATO.

- Make recommendations on policy changes and technical direction to better protect Army UAS and UAS mission effectiveness.

- Represent UAS in multiple forums with the ability to discuss both technical and programmatic elements.

- Coordinate with peer offices for government-furnished equipment and information development, production, and sustainment.

- Plan, coordinate, and execute changes to address critical upgrades and/or field issues.

- Author and review Performance Work Statements for competitive datalink systems development task orders.

- Evaluate development and modification approaches for datalink systems and make recommendations regarding the best technical approach to support UAS objectives.

- Communicate directly with contractors, engineers, logisticians, program managers, and business team members to provide coordinated direction and tasking.

- Perform other related technical tasks as assigned by the Team Lead, Branch Chief, Division Lead, or Chief Engineer.

- Primary Datalinks person/expertise for PM UAS at the Division level - serving under Chief Engineer

- Will come on board ASAP and transition over a few months with the person existing in this job

- Candidate will have autonomy to speak and communicate, work through problems/operate across different engineering and acquisition functions as they arise.

- Represent UAS TMD strategy / articulate this strategy to “outside” personnel

- Needs emotional intelligence / works well dealing with conflicting people or opinions; can build teams / not waffle on the position they are taking.

- Results oriented and a strategic thinker

- Understands RF, encryption (256 & type 1), can understand and talk standards, as well as investigate

- Understands TRANSEC & COMSEC
- Has a technical “curiosity” and will think outside of the box and track the unknown, but avoid rabbit holes

Qualifications:
Required:

- U.S. citizenship.
- DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in hard science or a technical discipline.

- Experience with UAS datalink systems, RF systems, communications systems, or related mission systems.

- Experience with encryption, RF modeling, communication and datalink standards, standards maintenance, COMSEC, or TRANSEC.

- Experience Supporting systems, subsystems, and components involving modems, radio frequency equipment, antennas, radomes, interfaces, communication protocols, software, waveforms, and EMI/EMV/EW-hardening design techniques.

- Ability to develop and provide reports to management.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- Ability to work on-site full time with limited telework eligibility.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.

Desired:

- More than five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Product Management Office experience.

- Industry experience.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

- Experience supporting Department of War, Army Aviation, acquisition, product office, or program management office environments.

- Experience coordinating with government laboratories, development organizations, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Experience developing or reviewing Performance Work Statements or technical acquisition documentation.

- Experience supporting system development, integration, qualification, sustainment, upgrades, or field issue resolution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong technical expertise and technical curiosity

- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to communicate technical and programmatic information clearly in discussions, documents, and briefings

- Ability to interact professionally with military, government, contractor, engineering, logistics, program management, and business stakeholders.

- Strategic thinking and results-oriented execution.

- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess technical risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend practical solutions.

- Ability to support policy, technical, and programmatic recommendations related to UAS datalink systems.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic government program office environment.

- Initiative and willingness to support a rapidly evolving UAS mission environment.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$120,300 - $264,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.