Chief Architect

L3Harris

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Chief Architect

Chief Architect - Datalink The Chief Architect - Datalink joins the Information Dominance Group as a subject matter expert to support the Chief Engineer on all division platforms. This role serves as the primary interface with the USAF customer regarding data links and communications technical implementation, while leading the External Communications Integrated Product Team to resolve program issues. Responsibilities include managing the strategic roadmap for technology integration into RC-135 aircraft, overseeing system impact assessments, and providing leadership for TADIL Certification Facility development. The candidate will manage vendor requirements for third-party products and oversee data link operations based on flight line measurements. Required expertise includes Link 16 C2 and EW mission functions, MIL STDs 6016 through 6090, and experience with systems like ARC-210 Radios, SATURN, IW, MUOS waveforms, and Tactical Targeting Networking Technologies.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary technical interface with USAF customers for data links and communications implementation.
  • Lead the External Communications Integrated Product Team to resolve program implementation issues.
  • Maintain the strategic roadmap for introducing new communication technologies into RC-135 platforms.
  • Oversee the review of quarterly ICPs to ensure compliance with Mil Standards.
  • Manage technical requirements and deliveries for third-party products from various defense vendors.
  • Lead technical support investigations for field-reported issues regarding communications and data links.
  • Provide technical leadership for the development, scheduling, and execution of the TADIL Certification Facility.
  • Coordinate link certification planning and test events with ACC A589/A5JI and JITC.

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret Clearance required; Top Secret with SCI preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 12 years of experience in Data Links interfaces for military C2 systems.
  • Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience as lead implementer for Link 16 Data Link Service Level Conformance and Joint Interoperability Certification Testing events.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through contract technical definitization exceeding $10M and engage in negotiations with military customers.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through all phases of contract development and delivery.
  • U.S. citizens.

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