AATC Data Links Analyst

• Assist the AATC Data Links Program Manager in operating AATC's datalink gateway hardware and software, AATC deployed network operations, identifying prospective design updates to mission systems to modernize and increase lethality for the ARC systems.
• Understand operation of Link-16, Joint Range Extension Protocol (JREAP), Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), Satellite communications (Satcom), and Starlink/Starshield.
• Provide in depth knowledge of USAF COMSEC Responsible Officer/User responsibilities.
• Provide expertise on the tactical applications of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft data link systems across AATC.
• Responsible for post-flight data review and collaboration with system vendors to ensure viability with AATC systems.
• Participate in design reviews, planning for and participating in flight testing, conducting pre-mission and post-mission briefs and mission reviews with project pilots, and assisting with engineering changes.
• Understand the operation and tactical applications of ARC systems and their interfaces with Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft and systems as the candidate will operate in fast paced teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots, and aircrew.
• Directly support AATC in the development of advanced combat systems from cradle to grave in an independent, high-energy environment and will operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots and other aircrew.

• 5 years of datalink network experience, and a strong desire to learn new systems and propose new ideas for ground, air, and space platforms.
• 5 years' experience operating JRE, MIDS JTRS, SADL, PRC-117, SKL.
• Experience with data analysis software formats i.e. EDX and DERG.
• Experience with DoD COMSEC management.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while demonstrating excellent leadership and customer interaction.
• Strong analytic skills and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
• Possess a can-do attitude and be self-starting, ambitious, and hard-working.
• Able to work on an aircraft flight line in a high noise environment.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

• Experience with aircraft systems/software test and development to include test provisioning/scheduling, test execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with data link scenario generation tools i.e. BOSS, MTDS.
• Experience with network encryption devices i.e. KG-175, KG-250.
• Experience with CISCO routers.

• Bachelor's or associate degree in technical discipline, preferably in network engineering, or computer science.

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Program (SAP).

• Travel is expected approximately every other month with periodic two-week trips to support AATC aircraft deployments. Up to 20% travel, depending on program workload and work location.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  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