Tactical Data Link Expert

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential defense technology organization based in Munich. We are searching for a Tactical Data Link Expert to support critical communication and integration work on advanced unmanned platforms and ground control infrastructure.

This role is central to ensuring reliable, secure military-grade connectivity across complex operational environments. You will work at the intersection of tactical communication systems, platform integration, and interoperability—translating operational requirements into deployable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of tactical data link capabilities including Link 16, Link 22, SATCOM, and military communication systems into unmanned platforms and ground control environments
• Define communication concepts enabling reliable data exchange between unmanned systems, ground stations, command centers, and allied platforms
• Translate operational and military communication requirements into technical integration specifications, interface definitions, and test protocols
• Collaborate with engineering, software, network, RF, and ground control teams to align interfaces, protocols, and configuration requirements
• Support SATCOM and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity integration activities
• Plan and execute lab tests, field trials, interoperability checks, and validation activities for tactical data link setups
• Contribute to secure, mission-ready communication architectures addressing availability, latency, data integrity, and operational constraints
• Coordinate with external suppliers, partners, military stakeholders, and internal teams on data link options and integration feasibility
• Document data link concepts, interface assumptions, configuration settings, integration dependencies, and test results clearly

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in tactical communications, military data links, SATCOM, RF systems, communication engineering, or systems engineering
• Practical understanding of military data link technologies such as Link 16, Link 22, SATCOM, or comparable tactical communication systems
• Ability to understand complex communication architectures involving platforms, radios, antennas, modems, networks, command systems, and software interfaces
• Strong interoperability mindset with experience in how different systems exchange data, interface definitions, and validation testing
• Ability to translate between operational users, engineering teams, software developers, RF specialists, and suppliers
• Experience supporting technical tests, integration trials, validation activities, or operational demonstrations with structured documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying communication issues, integration gaps, and practical solutions
• Solid English communication skills; German skills are a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams within fast-moving engineering environments
• Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance

Preferred:

• Experience in defense, military communications, command-and-control systems, aerospace, naval systems, UAVs, or mission-critical operational environments
• Prior exposure to NATO communication standards, tactical networks, joint fires, air defense, command posts, or battlefield management systems
• Experience with SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, MANET, IP-based tactical networks, or professional communication equipment
• Experience integrating unmanned systems into military communication architectures
• Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication, routing, IP networking, and secure data exchange

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will carefully review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and the client's budget parameters.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We evaluate all candidates based on qualifications and merit, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.