Senior Datalinks Engineer

Senior Datalinks Engineer Company: Offset Strategic Services, LLC Location: Huntsville, US-AL 35801 Req Number: ENGIN001321 Job Posting URL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/OFF1002OSSL/JobBoard/5d8c2ea7-1923-4515-98c2-fe17dadeb30a/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=cfad4d03-11c7-48a2-8293-187a3db5f3bc Job Ad Opened: 9/23/2026 Job Ad Expires: 10/24/2026 Description: Senior Datalinks Engineer Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. We are focused on "Making a Difference" in the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. Our greatest strength is our people. We value competence and character, and we seek skilled, passionate individuals who share our commitment to the mission. We take great care of our employees through a benefits package that includes health insurance, additional coverage options through Principal, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match and eligibility beginning on the first day of employment. OSS pays 75% of the cost of health insurance coverage. If you are interested in supporting an important mission alongside a growing team, we would like to hear from you. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Datalinks Engineer to support the PM UAS Technical Management Division (TMD) as its primary division-level technical expert for UAS datalinks. This individual will directly support the Chief Engineer, PM UAS Product Offices, the Component Technology Branch, and special projects aligned with the PM UAS mission. This senior technical leadership position requires someone who can work with significant autonomy across engineering and acquisition disciplines, solve complex and sometimes ambiguous technical problems, and represent PM UAS technical strategy to internal and external stakeholders. The position is full-time and primarily on-site, with limited telework eligibility. The selected candidate is expected to begin as soon as practical and transition responsibilities from the current subject matter expert over several months. Primary Role The Senior Datalinks Engineer will serve as the primary division-level datalinks subject matter expert for PM UAS, supporting the Chief Engineer and providing technical leadership across the PM UAS enterprise. The individual will provide technical oversight and expertise for UAS datalink system development, integration, qualification, fielding, sustainment, modernization, and issue resolution. Relevant technologies include: - Modems and radio frequency (RF) equipment - Antennas and radomes - RF interfaces and architectures - Communication protocols and datalink standards - Software, firmware, and waveforms - Frequency management - EMI/EMC design and qualification - Electronic warfare (EW) hardening and resiliency - RF modeling and analysis - Encryption, including AES-256 and Type 1 encryption concepts - Communications security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) The ideal candidate will combine substantial RF and datalink expertise with sound systems engineering judgment, strategic thinking, acquisition awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead through complex technical and organizational challenges. Expected Areas of Emphasis Approximately 40%: Enterprise Datalink Strategy, Frequency Management, and External Coordination - Support frequency management activities across the PM UAS enterprise. - Lead or support the JSIL Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) for datalinks. - Develop, maintain, and communicate an overarching PM UAS datalink strategy and technical roadmap. - Coordinate with government laboratories, agencies, military organizations, development organizations, and other stakehold rs. - Coordinate, as applicable, with organizations such as AvMC, C5ISR, NSA, NATO, OSW, and C2N. - Maintain awareness of Army, joint, partner service, coalition, and government investments and activities that may affect UAS datalink capabilities. - Represent PM UAS/TMD datalink strategy in internal and external technical and programmatic forums. Approximately 50%: Product Office Technical Support Provide datalink engineering expertise and direct support across PM UAS Product Offices, including Small UAS (SUAS), Tactical UAS (TUAS), UAS Launched Effects and related portfolios, Long Endurance and applicable UAS portfolios, and emerging UAS and future product portfolios. Activities may include: - System architecture and design reviews - Requirements development and assessment - RF and communications engineering - Integration and qualification - System upgrades and modernization - Field issue investigation and resolution - Engineering trade studies and technical risk assessments - Acquisition planning - Government-furnished equipment and information coordination - Contractor technical oversight - Sustainment engineering and datalink interoperability Approxi