Junior Link 16 Test Engineer

Overview

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a jr. Link 16 Test Engineer to join our growing team in Huntsville, AL.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities

MTSI has a need for a Junior Link 16 Test Engineer to support the U.S. Army's Network Design Facility (ANDF) in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will work in a lab environment and be responsible for executing system testing on existing tactical data link hardware as well as new hardware being considered for fielding. These systems are the tactical data link components for Army tactical C2 systems used in joint and multinational operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, revise, and execute test cases, to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements
• Use critical thinking to evaluate Problem Reports to determine impact to the Army
• Document and submit test case execution findings/issues to Senior Testers or Test Lead
• Validate existing interface system requirements supporting our host platforms through interoperability testing
• Test and validate emerging system interface capabilities for follow-on data link radios
• Support the development and validation for test cases to be used for interoperability testing
• Develop test procedures and metrics for higher-level acceptance testing
• Assess new hardware and software builds for future integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. HS diploma and 6+ years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Ability to identify problems, determine the cause, and implement solutions
• Working knowledge of data capture and packet analyzing software (for example - Wireshark) to perform tests and troubleshoot issues during testing
• Ability to both research and then perform testing for radio functionality
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to present clear reports and test findings to others on the engineering team
• Ability to test new radio software releases to validate fixed issues and/or identify deviations
• Candidate must be a self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills:

• Experience with radio frequency spectrum tools and analysis
• Knowledge with Army and NATO Tactical Data Link Standards
• Experience developing and executing interface test cases within a formal test environment
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting software and hardware within a simulation environment

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