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Principal Data Links & Communication Engineer
Principal Data Links & Communication Engineer
2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by HRUCKUS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from HRUCKUS Sr. Recruiter | Talent acquisition | Shaping the Future of Work Across LATAM & the U.S. | Remote Hiring Strategist
Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The ideal candidate will possess an active Secret Security Clearance, 5+ years of experience in software design and software requirements development, proficiency in C++ and Java Programming languages and development frameworks, and proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo).
Link 16 knowledge is a must. If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further. Thanks, Executive Summary:
HRUCKUS is seeking a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer with Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. Position Overview:
The Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) primary mission acquires, fields, and sustains networks, integrated information systems, enterprise services, and applications to support the Global Information Grid (GIG) capabilities. These systems facilitate communication between land, naval, air, and space warfare forces. The Division develops capabilities for voice, video, and data networks focused on joint and coalition warfighter needs to enable worldwide net-centric operations. Position Responsibilities: Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules. Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting. Advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control. Perform other duties as assigned. The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas: Test and Demonstration includes engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 16 communications. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Required Qualifications: Clearance:
Active Secret Security Clearance Education:
BA/BS 5+ years of experience in software design and software requirements development Proficiency in C++ and Java Programming languages and development frameworks Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo) Networking and embedded mission systems experience Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring, and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, and Product Roadmap). Details: Job Title:
Data Links and Communications Engineer Principal Location:
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret Clearance Assignment Type : Full-time, Onsite Salary Range:
$135,000 - $150,000 per year Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Principal Data Links & Communication Engineer
2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by HRUCKUS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from HRUCKUS Sr. Recruiter | Talent acquisition | Shaping the Future of Work Across LATAM & the U.S. | Remote Hiring Strategist
Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The ideal candidate will possess an active Secret Security Clearance, 5+ years of experience in software design and software requirements development, proficiency in C++ and Java Programming languages and development frameworks, and proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo).
Link 16 knowledge is a must. If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further. Thanks, Executive Summary:
HRUCKUS is seeking a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer with Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. Position Overview:
The Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) primary mission acquires, fields, and sustains networks, integrated information systems, enterprise services, and applications to support the Global Information Grid (GIG) capabilities. These systems facilitate communication between land, naval, air, and space warfare forces. The Division develops capabilities for voice, video, and data networks focused on joint and coalition warfighter needs to enable worldwide net-centric operations. Position Responsibilities: Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules. Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting. Advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control. Perform other duties as assigned. The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas: Test and Demonstration includes engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 16 communications. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Required Qualifications: Clearance:
Active Secret Security Clearance Education:
BA/BS 5+ years of experience in software design and software requirements development Proficiency in C++ and Java Programming languages and development frameworks Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo) Networking and embedded mission systems experience Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring, and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, and Product Roadmap). Details: Job Title:
Data Links and Communications Engineer Principal Location:
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret Clearance Assignment Type : Full-time, Onsite Salary Range:
$135,000 - $150,000 per year Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration and Government Relations Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HRUCKUS by 2x Get notified about new Data Communications Engineer jobs in
Bedford, MA . Boston, MA $79,538.68-$118,661.11 1 month ago Network Engineer Onsite in Massachusetts
Andover, MA $85,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer, ML Systems and Cloud AI, Embedded and Networking, University Graduate, PhD, Campus, 2025
Boston, MA $148,512.00-$214,517.00 1 day ago Concord, MA $135,000.00-$145,000.00 18 hours ago Boston, MA $95,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $125,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Burlington, MA $92,000.00-$117,600.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $80,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer
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