Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of: 10+ years
Active Secret DoW clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP/SAR
Technical leader for significant size team (Chief Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or equivalent)
Technical understanding of Tactical Data Link systems with NSA Type 1 cryptographic engines, including legacy systems such as Link 16 radios; avionics, navigation and landing systems; and Doppler technologies.
Technical understanding of government emerging next-generation communications architectures
Ability to develop and drive a cohesive technology roadmap across the Tactical Data Link portfolio, balancing sustainment of legacy products with modernization initiatives, emerging mission capabilities, and future customer requirements.
Experience with waveform enhancements, waveform development, weapon data links, and Small Form Factor (SFF) communications, with an understanding of how common technologies and building blocks can be leveraged across the portfolio
Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to oversee complex, integrated communications and data link systems, ensuring technical rigor, interoperability, performance, and mission effectiveness across multiple airborne and platform applications
Technical leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, including engineering process maturity, technology reuse, design standardization, risk reduction, and cross-product collaboration to accelerate development and transition to production
Ability to serve as the technical integrator across a diverse portfolio of Chief Engineers, fostering collaboration, aligning technical strategies, identifying synergies, and ensuring consistent execution of portfolio-wide technology investments