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Common Data Link (CDL) Test & Evaluation Analyst

United States·Fort HuachucaRegularmid

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About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

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About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Responsibilities

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The Common Data Link (CDL) technicians conduct Standard CDL, Bandwidth Efficient CDL, and Discovery CDL waveform standards compliance and interoperability tests to determine Unit Test (UUT) conformance to standards.

Attend and provide subject matter expertise to all meetings, discussions, and activities to provide input to both the technical and programmatic coordination efforts.

Identifying the UUT and all ancillary equipment required for testing.

Identifying required lab equipment and UUT power requirements.

Ensure all Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) have current calibration dates and are performing as expected.

Assemble test sets with appropriate test equipment and integrate the UUT into test configuration.

Create and modify the test scripts and use the unique test equipment to test the UUT to the CDL specifications.

Conduct Test Readiness Reviews.

Perform testing on the UUT against the applicable requirements documents and in accordance with the associated test procedures.

Mark the test procedures with redline changes to be included in the test procedure updates

Perform regression test efforts as required.

Performs reduction and analysis of the raw data collected during the testing phase.

Prepare the appropriate interoperability or standards compliance test documentation (i.e., assessment/certification letter)

Tear-down and uninstall the test configuration, returning test sets to baseline state ready to execute future testing of systems.

Maintain Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) account.

Requires 8 years of specialized and/or military experience.

8 years

Familiar with Department of War (DoW) operations and environment, and comfortable with IT systems and software.

Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

Basic knowledge of IT networking.

Familiar with Radio Frequency operations. Satellite Communications experience is desired.

Familiar with manned and unmanned systems utilizing CDL.

The ideal candidate will have operational experience in one of many systems that utilize CDL. These systems include but are not limited to: AH-64 Apache, F-35 Lightning II Full Motion Video (FMV), Litening Pod, MQ-4 Triton, MH-60S KnightLink FMV, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-25 Stingray, and P8-A Poseidon.

Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Requirements

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Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Fort Huachuca, United States

On-site at the office

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Listing Details

Posted: May 14, 2026
First seen: May 14, 2026
Last seen: June 14, 2026

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Days active: 30
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Trust Level: 31%
Scored at: June 14, 2026

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Agile Defense: Always Evolving. Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions.

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