Lead, Systems Engineering – Link 22

L3Harris Technologies

. Support requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex hardware/software systems on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,500 - $205,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Link 22 tactical data link systems integration, architecture development, and compliance testing within complex hardware/software environments. Proficient in translating customer requirements into actionable system specifications while ensuring interoperability across multi-domain networks.

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Link 22 Tactical Data Link Systems IntegrationSystems Engineering Requirements DevelopmentLink 22 Network Architecture DesignMIL-STD and STANAG Compliance TestingActive US Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Link 22 Configuration ManagementTactical Datalink Scenario CreationIntegration and Testing of Communication SystemsElectrical Wiring Diagram ReviewExportable Link 22 Configuration ManagementLink 16 IntegrationNILE Link 22 Standard TestingSoftware and System Test Plan DevelopmentAgile Engineering PracticesMulti-Node Network Architecture Design

Soft Skills

Ability to Translate Technical InformationCollaboration with Multinational TeamsIndependent and Team Work Capability

Tools & Technologies

Curtiss-Wright ProductsLeonardo DRS ProductsLink 22 Simulation EquipmentSoftware-Defined V/UHF Radio Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

ISR PlatformsCommunication PlatformsNATO Weapon SystemsMultinational Interoperability TestingCoalition Data Link Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.jsTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex hardware/software systems on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms
Serve as Link 22 subject matter expert for architecture development, requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and training
Integrate and configure Link 22 tactical data link systems for airborne weapon system and maritime communication platforms
Architect and design Link 22 data flows across multi-node network environments, including function groups, time slot management, and message routing
Develop, manage, and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations across programs, platforms, and customer environments
Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware and software components, including SNC, SPC, and LLC
Design physical architectures incorporating Link 22 with Link 16, VMF, and other tactical data links across security domains
Design, integrate, and test wideband and narrowband communication systems
Translate customer requests and CONOPS into system-level requirements and maintain requirement traceability
Write subsystem specifications and evaluate alternative solutions for preliminary system designs
Review electrical wiring diagrams for traceability to system requirements
Develop and execute Link 22 standards compliance and performance test procedures against MIL-STD and STANAG specifications
Plan and execute Link 22 interoperability testing in laboratory and operational environments, including multinational events
Present complex technical information to nontechnical professionals and government customers
Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans
Develop integration, test, and verification scenarios using Link 22 simulation equipment
Work in an agile engineering environment
Travel ranging from less than 10% during software development to more than 50% during integration, testing, and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active US Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or graduate degree and minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Demonstrated understanding of Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation
Ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable, and compliant system requirements
Prior experience creating tactical datalink scenarios for software development, integration, and testing
Hands-on experience integrating and configuring Link 22 tactical data link systems for airborne or ground-based applications
Working knowledge of Link 22 network architecture, NPG design, time slot assignment, and STANAG 5522 message standards
Hands-on experience with Curtiss-Wright and Leonardo DRS Link 22 hardware and/or software products
Experience architecting Link 22 data flows in multi-node, multi-domain network environments
Experience performing NILE Link 22 standard and conformance testing for NATO weapon systems
Prior experience working with NILE PMO and NILE GOTS hardware/software
Experience integrating with modernized software-defined V/UHF radio systems
Strongly preferred: Security+ certification
Strongly preferred: experience creating and managing exportable Link 22 configurations
Strongly preferred: ability to support flight test or obtain active flight physical
Strongly preferred: familiarity with Link 22 software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control
Strongly preferred: experience with Link 16 and/or other tactical data links
Strongly preferred: familiarity with Leonardo DRS and Curtiss-Wright products
Strongly preferred: experience with domestic and foreign subcontractors and foreign customers
Strongly preferred: familiarity with multinational interoperability testing events and coalition data link environments
Strongly preferred: ability to work independently and within a team
Strongly preferred: hands-on experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off