UAS Datalinks Interoperability Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we
deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and
talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We
empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate
sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the
right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our
Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your
greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense RF Systems UAS Portfolio is
seeking a UAS Datalinks Interoperability Engineer to lead and
manage interoperability requirements in support of Army Uncrewed
Aircraft Systems (UAS) programmatic and operational goals. The
ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) with a
strong background in systems engineering and in-depth knowledge of
tactical datalink waveforms. This role involves coordinating with a
diverse set of stakeholders, including multi-service contributors
such as Common Data Link (CDL), multinational partners such as
NATO, and various Department of Defense (DOD) organizations to
ensure compatibility, performance, and compliance across a wide
range of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) and Line of Sight (LOS)
communication technologies. This position plays a key role in
defining, developing, and ensuring cross-platform datalink
compatibility to support current and future Army UAS capabilities.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive,
keep reading! Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of
systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space,
and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense
include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence
systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics,
cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and
operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest
security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To
explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an
impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities S
erve as the lead for UAS datalink interoperability requirements,
ensuring alignment across platforms and operational environments.
Develop and manage system-level requirements for tactical datalink
waveforms, including DDL, ADDL, DDL-Lite, Std-CDL, BE-CDL, and
SATCOM (per MIL-STD-188 and related standards). Facilitate and lead
working group meetings, engaging stakeholders from UAS program
offices and industry to coordinate, define, and resolve issues
related to the integration, interoperability, and performance of
datalink systems. Monitor emerging technologies impacting UAS
datalinks and provide technical assessments and recommendations for
future capabilities and compliance. Develop and maintain Interface
Control Documents (ICDs), system architecture diagrams, and
requirements traceability matrices. Collaborate with test and
evaluation teams to define and verify interoperability metrics.
Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives by
contributing to the development, refinement, and maintenance of
system models that facilitate requirements definition,
traceability, and analysis. Basic Qualifications BS in Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer
Engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution
with 8- 12 years of applicable experience or Masters with 6 – 10
years of prior relevant experience 'Working knowledge of one or
more tactical datalink technologies, including DDL, ADDL, DDL-Lite,
Std-CDL, BE-CDL, SATCOM, or systems compliant with MIL-STD-188.
Proven ability to lead technical meetings, coordinate working
groups, and document actionable outcomes. Strong understanding of
RF communications, datalink architectures, and network protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess and
be able to maintain a Secret clearance. Must be a resident of
Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with UAS platforms, tactical
communication systems, or participation in DoD interoperability
assessments. Proficiency in MBSE practices and familiarity with
SysML or related modeling languages and tools. If you're looking
for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and
outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not
hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke,
and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at
step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original
Posting: March 5, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change
based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this
job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an
anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original
posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 -
$195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general
guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but
are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal
equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement
(if any), or other law.
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