Hiring: Tactical Data Link Engineer Company: Canvas Location: Niceville, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:36:41 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, MATLAB, TCP/IP About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with GNSS/INS systems, Alt-Nav, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithms. •Knowledge of anti-jam techniques, NAVWAR considerations, and jamming threat environments. •Operational familiarity with C++ coding for algorithm development, simulation integration, or hardware‑interface support. •10+ years' experience. Required Skills: •Operate and monitor real tactical hardware (data link radios, GPS/INS units, RF front‑ends) within HITL simulation environments. •Integrate hardware with Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) architectures, enabling real equipment to interact with virtual platforms. •Configure, initialize, and monitor LVC‑integrated TDL networks during simulation test events. •Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces, timing, synchronization. •Operate and analyze Link‑16 and similar or related tactical data link systems. •Research, develop and modernize existing TDL HITL emulators to ensure continued relevance and interoperability with emerging, modernized TDL‑enabled weapon systems and UAS platforms •Build, decode, and evaluate TDL messages and network architectures. •Support gateway operations, network initialization, and real‑time monitoring during events. Qualifications: •Solid functional working knowledge of Link‑16 and other tactical data link systems. •Proficiency with Wireshark and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP). •In-depth knowledge of RF transceiver design, propagation modeling, and link budgets. •Operational familiarity with COMSEC handling and Simple Key Loaders (SKL). •Master’s degree in relevant field. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!