Tactical Data Link Expert (all genders)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential defense technology organization seeking a Tactical Data Link Expert to join their command and control software team in Munich. Our client is building mission-critical autonomous systems deployed in active operational environments across multiple domains.

This is a hands-on role supporting the integration, testing, and deployment of tactical communication capabilities for unmanned systems and ground control stations. You'll work with military data link standards, SATCOM, and secure communication architectures that connect operators to autonomous platforms in real-time under challenging operational constraints.

Responsibilities

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

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, and command systems
• Strong interoperability mindset with experience defining and testing system interfaces and data exchange
• Ability to translate between operational users, engineering teams, software developers, RF specialists, and suppliers
• Experience supporting technical tests, integration trials, or operational demonstrations with structured documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for identifying communication issues and integration gaps
• Solid English communication skills; German skills are a plus for stakeholder alignment and documentation
• Collaborative team player able to work in fast-moving, cross-functional engineering environments
• Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance

Preferred:

• Experience in defense, military communications, command-and-control systems, aerospace, UAVs, or mission-critical operational environments
• Exposure to NATO communication standards, tactical networks, joint fires, air defense, or battlefield management systems
• Experience with SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, MANET, IP-based tactical networks, or professional communication equipment
• Background 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

Get A Job.ai is managing this search on behalf of our client. When you apply through our platform, one of our specialist recruiters will review your background and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to the client for consideration and guide you through their interview process. Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai—direct contact with the client is not possible at this stage.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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