This is a contract opportunity. The initial contract position. The total billable days are 35 days.

The contract is expected to run from December 2025 to March 2026.

Scope of Work:

• Assess integration between crewed AEWC/ISR systems and uncrewed ISR platforms, focusing on interoperability, mission performance, communication standards, sensor fusion, and C2 alignment. Map hardware/software interfaces, network operations, and cybersecurity.
• Use simulation tools to evaluate detection, response, and survivability.
• Conduct a technology gap analysis and validate findings through stakeholder interviews and exercise reviews. Document results in a structured, reference-supported report.
• Conduct initial open-source market research on uncrewed/unmanned systems that could serve as AEWC platforms supporting North American aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning.
• Develop a High-Level Operational Concept Graphic (OV-1).
• Research integration approaches for CBC2 systems to enhance data sharing across crewed and uncrewed platforms. Focus on real-time decision support enabled by scalable cloud infrastructure, improved sensor fusion, resilient networks, AI-enabled support tools, and secure interoperability to achieve a more agile CBC2 capability aligned with future multi-domain operations.
• esearch integration concepts with the Air Tactical C2 network, including 5th-generation platforms (e.g., CF-35A) and remotely piloted aircraft (e.g., MQ-9B variants).
• Research integration concepts with the Maritime Tactical C2 network, including multi-mission aircraft (e.g., P-8A), MQ-9B “SeaGuardian,” and maritime surface platforms.
• Research integration concepts with the Land Tactical C2 network, including command support systems and land platforms.
• Research integration concepts with the Deployable Operational C2 network.
• Research integration concepts with enterprise-level networks.
• Research integration concepts with allied and coalition networks.
• Research information management and data-distribution infrastructure, including system goals and objectives from an IMD/data perspective.

Deliverables:

• Meetings with agenda, minutes, RoD, and AIR delivered and approved.
• Final report delivered once all comments and action items are addressed.
• Invoices are to be submitted with a breakdown of hours by activity.

Requirements:

• Must provide references with their resume.
• Must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field such as: Engineering, Systems Integration, Defence Technology, or Information Management
• Must have experience relevant to the scope of work, such as: Work with F35 mission systems data, Airborne Eectronic Warfare systems, or Special mission remote air vehicle experience.
• Must have a minimum 24 months of experience, within the last 60 months, conducting research and analysis related to systems integration, airborne C2, ISR platforms, or fifth- and sixth generation defence capabilities. This experience must demonstrate the ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of operational concepts and interoperability assessments in support of defence modernization initiatives.

Other details:

• Level of effort: 35 days
• Contract duration: December 2025 to March 2026.
• Location of work: Work will be conducted off-site (remotely) with access to government facilities provided as require

LinHR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under LinHR's Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

LinHR is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for LinHR. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications. We encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

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