Tactical Data Link (TDL) Technician.

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.

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.