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Job Description Job Description Description About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Cloud and Hybrid Network Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team based out of our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ locations. The Senior Cloud and Hybrid Network Engineer will design, deploy, and manage secure networking architectures across diverse DoD cloud infrastructure and classified on-premise environments. In this role, you will bridge the gap between heritage virtual machine (VM) architectures, modern cloud-native containerized deployments, and localized tactical hardware. You will be instrumental in architecting secure connections across varying security boundaries, establishing robust communication pathways between legacy and modern VMs, and ensuring seamless connectivity to Kubernetes clusters across multiple isolated systems. The Warfare Systems project domains include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) based data analytics, cybersecurity, as well as backfit and forward-fit tactical solutions. The successful candidate will be fiercely accountable for the delivery of uncompromisingly punctual and fiscally disciplined solutions that not only meet but go above and beyond the expectations of every customer. Clearance & Location Requirements: All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ locations. Key Responsibilities What You Will Do: Secure Cloud Networking: Architect and implement secure, compliant network connections across secure and classified cloud enclaves, specifically including IL-5 (CUI) and IL-6 (Secret) environments. On-Premise & Hybrid Connectivity: Configure classified on-premise systems to mirror cloud environments, and establish secure, high-speed connections between on-premise infrastructure and cloud providers through transport systems like STREN / SDREN. Hybrid VM Infrastructure: Design and manage complex virtual networks to ensure reliable communication and data transfer between legacy/heritage VM environments and new cloud-based VM deployments. Kubernetes Integration: Configure and maintain network routing, ingress/egress, and service mesh connectivity for Kubernetes clusters deployed within and across isolated, high-security systems. Cross-Domain Security: Navigate strict boundary limitations and support the implementation of cross-domain solutions for secure data flow between unclassified, CUI, and classified environments. System Modernization: Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to support the transition of tactical combat systems into microservices and cloud-native deployments. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Who You Are (Required): 7+ years of full-time professional experience Cloud Platforms: Proven experience configuring networking and security in major cloud providers (Azure highly preferred), specifically within government/classified regions. Network Architecture/Protocols: Deep understanding of virtual networking (VNETs, VPCs, peering, VPNs, ExpressRoute), hardware-based routing, and connecting disparate, highly secured environments as well as more than two types of networking protocols (QoS, Multicast, BGP , OSPF, VRFs, MPLS (optional), VXLAN/EVPN, IPv6) Container Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking concepts (CNI, LoadBalancers, Network Policies, Service Mesh). Legacy/Modern Integration: Experience troubleshooting and managing networking for both legacy hypervisors/VMs and modern containerized workloads. What Makes You Stand Out: Direct experience with Navy combat system networks, specifically Aegis or Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS), is highly desired. Clearance: Holding an active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or above) is strongly preferred. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. DoD 8570/8140 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP) Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across engineering, security, compliance, and other stakeholder groups. Demonstrated leadership capability, including developing strategic plans of action, building and leading teams to execute against those plans, and effectively communicating progress and priorities across all levels of the organization. Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or other technical field is strongly preferred. Familiar with Agentic AI methodologies and Large Language Models (LLMs). Proven past performance leading technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments, with Navy systems and government program offices. Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite. Familiarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewall. Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration. Familiarity designing complex software development environments including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed-code deployments. Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments including networking configuration. Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations. Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts. Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork. Strong organization and planning skills. Attention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture. If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Pay Range : $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000 This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. Job Benefits Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT): IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: Generous benefits package Competitive PTO Paid holidays 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month) Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program Professional Development Resources Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events Annual Employee Recognition Awards Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Description Job Description Overview Systems Engineer, Senior LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret (Ability to obtain up to a TS/SCI) TRAVEL: Up to 25% - inferred from system engineering, mission engineering, platform integration, certification, and technical working group support; Capture/TA to confirm. SALARY RANGE: $141k -$ 211k Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer, Senior to join our team supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This role leads systems engineering and mission engineering for DoD major strategic, platform, weapon, combat, Command and Control, cyber, and/or fire control systems. The Systems Engineer, Senior develops requirements, top-level designs, and system architectures for software-intensive systems that support Navy and Joint warfighting capability. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; or ten (10) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to the technical disciplines of the SOW. Ten (10) years of professional systems engineering experience with a DoD major strategic, platform, weapon, combat, C2, cyber, and/or fire control systems program. Five (5) years of concurrent experience as a team leader performing systems engineering and mission engineering efforts that include developing requirements and top-level designs and/or system architectures for software-intensive systems. Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex systems engineering issues involving platform, weapon, combat, C2, cyber situational awareness, and fire control systems for Navy and Joint warfighting capabilities. Concurrent experience in one of the source-defined subcategories: Weapons Systems / Weapons Control Systems / Combat Systems; Strategic Fire Control Systems; Security Systems; Cyberspace Systems; or Computer Systems Engineer. For Security Systems subcategory only: CISSP IAW DoDD 8570; IAM Level III or higher with certification in Networking Technologies; IT-1 level clearance; experience preparing and submitting Navy/DoD security certification and accreditation documentation for major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems. Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD/Navy clearance required by the final DD254/JPAS. Desired Qualifications Experience with Government Off-The-Shelf and Commercial Off-The-Shelf technology in weapon, weapons control, combat, or fire control systems. Experience with strategic fire control systems, SLBM Fire Control Systems, Formal Qualification Testing, Independent Verification and Validation, third-generation programming languages, Database Management Systems, mission planning, targeting models and simulations, Strategic Weapon System, Attack Weapon Control System, SPALTs, or logistics management of software, hardware, and documentation. Experience leading shipboard system integration, development, deployment/design efforts, safety, Information Assurance, Human System Integration, documentation, software or hardware Change Control Boards, or working groups supporting strategic or attack weapons systems. Experience with big data, machine learning, cloud, microservice architecture, correlation and analytics of externally derived information, and display of information for decision-making. Education Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; or ten (10) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to the technical disciplines of the SOW. Responsibilities Lead systems engineering and mission engineering efforts for strategic, platform, weapon, combat, C2, cyber, and/or fire control systems. Develop requirements, top-level designs, and system architectures for software-intensive systems. Identify, analyze, and resolve complex systems engineering issues involving Navy and Joint warfighting capabilities. Support lifecycle system development and analysis for milestone decisions, concept of operations, and initial design development. Develop or review system integration documents for weapons systems, weapons control systems, and/or combat systems. Support strategic, weapon, and/or combat system certification processes and self-certification criteria. Support strategic fire control systems engineering, including software development, hardware design, systems integration, technical design documentation, coordination drawings, future capability definition, and weapons system integration. Support security systems engineering, including certification and accreditation documentation, DIACAP/RMF/PIT or predecessor processes, and security capability specification, development, integration, and test, when assigned to the Security Systems subcategory. Support cyberspace systems engineering involving operational requirements identification, decomposition, architecture design, development, test, evaluation, big data, machine learning, cloud, microservice architecture, and enterprise software integration, when assigned to the Cyberspace Systems subcategory. Support computer systems engineering activities including requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts of operation, risk assessment, producibility studies, performance analyses, test and evaluation, and post-delivery support.

Job Description Job Description Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion! This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO. As an Embedded Engineer , you will apply your skills to the design, bring-up, and integration of custom electronics and the firmware that runs on them, for systems that sense, time, control, and protect Xcimer's laser and pulsed power systems, initially in support of Xcimer's directed energy program, which is developing multi-kilojoule-class pulsed lasers for air defense applications. Working within the Electrical Engineering department, you will own boards and their firmware from requirements through fabrication, bring-up, test, and deployment, working independently on problems of diverse scope with review at key design milestones. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy! Responsibilities: Design, simulate, and lay out mixed-signal printed circuit boards, including schematic capture, component selection, and multi-layer layout in Altium Designer. Design, implement, and maintain firmware for microcontroller and FPGA SoC based boards in C/C++, including drivers, board support, communication stacks, and application logic. Own assigned boards and their firmware end to end: derive requirements with system owners, produce design documentation, present at design reviews, manage fabrication and assembly, and support installation and commissioning. Perform board bring-up and debug at the register and signal level, root-cause hardware and firmware issues together, and close out findings through documented design changes. Implement deterministic, real-time control and data acquisition, including interrupt handling, DMA, timing and trigger capture, and RTOS based execution. Integrate custom electronics with the broader control system, including PLC and EtherCAT I/O, LabVIEW and Python based data acquisition, and precision timing and trigger networks. Develop test procedures, automated test fixtures, hardware-in-the-loop tests, and regression tests, and document verification and acceptance results. Solicit feedback from end users such as operators, physicists, and controls engineers, and close the design loop through iterative improvements. Lead small projects or work packages, coordinating with controls, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams, and begin mentoring junior engineers and interns. Contribute to Electrical Engineering department standards, including design guides, component libraries, coding standards, shared firmware libraries, and design review practices. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field; an advanced degree is a plus. Experience: Typically 5+ years of relevant experience spanning embedded hardware and firmware development, or a PhD with relevant hands-on embedded experience. Solid foundation in: Analog and digital circuit design, including mixed-signal PCB design and power supply design Embedded C/C++ on bare-metal and RTOS based targets, including peripheral configuration at the register level Real-time systems, interrupts, DMA, and deterministic timing Signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC fundamentals Proficient in debugging hardware and firmware together using JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Working knowledge of microcontroller families (ARM Cortex-M such as STM32, NXP, or TI) and at least one RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar). Working knowledge of common communication interfaces, including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and USB. Experience with version control (Git) and structured design and code review processes. Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope, with work reviewed at critical milestones, and to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required by future program work; a clearance is not required at the time of hire. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum Desired: Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field Experience designing electronics and firmware for high voltage, pulsed power, or laser environments, including isolation, fiber optic signaling, interlocks, and fault handling. Experience with FPGA development (Xilinx/AMD, Intel, or Microchip), HDL, and high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces. Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto or Buildroot, device trees, kernel drivers) on ARM SoC platforms. Familiarity with industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, PLCs) and protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus, or EPICS. Proficiency in design principles for data acquisition, signal processing, and test automation. Experience with precision timing and trigger distribution (PTP, White Rabbit, IRIG). Knowledge of DFM/DFT practices and experience working with contract manufacturers. Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small projects. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act. Equal Employment Opportunity Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Benefits Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company's long-term success. Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description Artificial intelligence is changing war - making decisions in combat quicker and more accurate, while enabling information to be shared more rapidly across both America's and her adversaries' militaries. Modern Intelligence builds Sovereign, the first defense-purpose foundation AI for unmanned systems, to be the standard battlefield AI on every Western unmanned system. Today, Sovereign allows drones as varied as unmanned vessels on water to backpack attack quadcopters to see, decide, and act even when jammed. We believe the responsibility of reliably and ethically building lethally autonomous AI is immense to our service members, the American people, and civilians everywhere. Modern Intelligence has worked with partners across the Department of War including the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, and countless unmanned systems hardware companies. We have raised more than $22M in venture capital from Exponential, Oxford Funds, Bedrock, Vine Ventures, Contrary, Air Street, Caffeinated, Champion Hill, Swell, Myelin, and others. Details We are looking for a software engineer excited to take technology demonstrated on test ranges and relatively peaceful theaters and see it proven on the battlefield. We have a small software team, but are looking to grow it rapidly. We are seeing significant increase in customer engagement and are looking to expand capacity on an established team. We need engineers willing to travel and support field deployments and integrations. And importantly, we want to take our product to and prove it in Ukraine. Our product, Sovereign, is an Automated Target Recognition and Automated Terminal Guidance solution that works on any platform in any domain - we are currently working to expand its capability to meet any autonomy requirement for any unmanned system. We are looking for engineers passionate about drones, autonomy, supporting our service men and women, and defending democracy and freedom around the world. Requirements Proficiency in a compiled systems language: C++, Rust, or C. Our primary codebase is C+; we do not expect you to know C+ on day one, but we do expect you to already think in terms of memory, types, and build artifacts. Comfortable writing Python. Comfortable developing on Linux: command line, git, and code review. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or comparable, or equivalent demonstrated experience. Willingness to travel and support field deployments and integrations. Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3 . This role works on export-controlled technology. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Bazel, or with CMake and an appetite for learning Bazel. Applied linear algebra: coordinate frames, covariance, Kalman filters, geodesy. Experience with Docker and containerized builds. Experience with video pipelines: GStreamer, ffmpeg, RTSP/RTP/etc. Experience with an inference runtime such as ONNX Runtime or TensorRT. Experience with CUDA or GPU programming. Experience with cross-compilation and embedded Linux, such as Jetson and ARM targets. Experience with protobuf and/or gRPC. Experience with TypeScript and React (our operator UI), or with PyTorch (our model training and export) Nice to have Experience with Dart and Flutter. Experience targeting ML accelerators: Hailo, Qualcomm QNN, XNNPACK, ARM Compute Library. Experience building for Windows, macOS, or Android. Experience with MAVLink or other drone software. Experience with Slurm or other cluster training workflows. Prior defense industry experience, or an active or previously held clearance. Compensation Specifics Final offer depends on demonstrated depth in a systems language and how much of the stack you can pick up quickly. Equity is granted on top of base for every full-time role. Benefits Full medical for employee and family Full dental and vision for employee and partial coverage for your dependents. Generous and flexible PTO Paid Holidays: All federal holidays + last two weeks of the calendar year Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks People's lives will depend on the code that you write here. If you want to do something that actually matters, let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Job Description Description About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Infrastructure Engineer to be a part of our Undersea Warfare team based out of our Fall River, MA location. We are looking for a highly capable engineer who excels in virtualization, hardware integration, and enterprise Linux management. If you have a passion for bare-metal deployments, managing complex hypervisors, and optimizing datacenter performance, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to support highly available, bare-metal systems in a fast-paced setting. Clearance & Location Requirements: All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Fall River, MA location. Key Responsibilities What You Will Do: Private Cloud & Virtualization: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise-grade virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi), ensuring high availability and seamless resource scaling for private cloud clusters. OS & Hardware Integration: Maintain and optimize Linux-based operating systems (specifically RHEL) running on enterprise hardware like Dell PowerEdge servers, including kernel tuning, bootloaders, and system initialization. Infrastructure Networking: Configure and support physical and virtual networking components, utilizing Cisco hardware for routing, switching, VLANs, and firewall management. Systematic Debugging: Diagnose hardware, hypervisor, and OS-level issues across the stack to maintain continuous operational readiness. Security Implementation: Apply robust security configurations, ensuring compliance with required frameworks across all deployed nodes. Technical Documentation: Create clear architectural diagrams and actionable engineering plans for cross-functional project teams. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Who You Are (Required): Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent full-time professional experience. 3+ years of demonstrated professional or advanced practical experience configuring bare-metal servers, hypervisors, and Linux operating systems. Technical Foundation: Strong command of enterprise virtualization and datacenter infrastructure configuration and management. Agility: Demonstrated ability to pivot between multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities in an agile environment. Communication: Excellence in conveying technical details to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders. Domain Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) architecture, including legacy integration, with advanced, detailed expertise in the AN/BYG-1 combat control subsystem and BYG virtualization environments. Ability to travel up to 10% What Makes You Stand Out: Advanced experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Hands-on knowledge of Cisco networking architectures and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Familiarity with automation and scripting (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible). Familiarity with DISA STIGs or other Risk Management Frameworks (RMF). Encouraged Certifications: VMware, Red Hat, Cisco, and/or Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II). If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Pay Range : $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. Job Benefits Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT): We pride ourselves on a work environment where hard work is balanced with camaraderie and a strong team spirit. Our infrastructure and engineering teams thrive on mutual support, creative problem-solving, and a shared commitment to technical excellence. We are serious about our deliverables, but we believe a positive, vibrant workplace is essential to getting the best out of our people. IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: Generous benefits package Competitive PTO Paid holidays 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month) Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program Professional Development Resources Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events Annual Employee Recognition Awards Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Description Job Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 1984 Job Title: Tactical Data link (TDL) Test & Evaluation Analyst - Intermediate Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Required Certification(s): Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization. Examples include Sec+/SecX, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL4/ITIL5, CTEP. Job Description Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities. Job Duties & Responsibilities JITC's Tactical Data Link (TDL) specialists test TDL interfaces for message set standards compliance and interoperability certification. The selected candidate will utilize applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreements (STANAG) to update Master Test Procedures (MTPs) in the execution, analysis, and reporting of standards compliance and interoperability test events. TDL MIL-STDs and STANAGs include: 3011 Joint Range Extension, 6011/5511 Link 11, 6016/5516 Link 16, 6017 Variable Message Format, 6018 Integrated Broadcast Service Common Message Format, 6020 Data Forwarding, 6022/5522 Link 22, 6040 US Message Text Format, 6090 Cursor on Target, and 5602 Standard Interface for Multiple Platform Link Evaluation. Duties include: Review MIL-STD Interface Change Proposals (ICPs) Update Master Test Procedures to include previous ICP approved changes. Research systems under test (SUT) data link bit level implementation and determine the MIL- STD functional areas that need to be tested. Develop standards conformance test procedures using system implementation(s) to evaluate the system requirements. Develop interoperability test procedures using the TDL MTP to evaluate information exchange requirements derived from system Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR KPP) and traceability matrix. Conduct Standards Conformance and interoperability tests and post-test analysis as required using analysis tools such as industry standard test tools. Write preliminary trouble reports in accordance with approved templates. Prepare and deliver test reports in accordance with approved templates. Education Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required. Required Skills Demonstrated experience executing TDL standards conformance test events to include but not limited to MIL-STDs 6011, 6016, 6020, and 6022 from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report. Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Familiar with Department of War (DoW) operations and environment, and comfortable with RF/IT systems and software. Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite. Preferred Skills Prior Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) qualification is desired. Experience with DoW acquisition developmental/operational testing is desired. Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT). Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions. Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users. Working Conditions Environmental Conditions Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Strength Demands Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse). Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.