Communications Engineer

ASEC • Patuxent River, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Communications Engineer, you will support NAVAIR’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271). In this role, you will play a key part in the design, integration, and sustainment of advanced communication systems supporting both the E-6B Mercury and E-130J TACAMO platforms. This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline, required.
• A minimum of 3 years of related, communications systems engineering experience.
• Well-versed in EMD and sustainment efforts.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within the NAVAIR environment is highly desired.
• Experience utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support research, evaluation, and selection of HF, UHF, VHF, and IP Line-of-Sight systems for current and future E-6B and E-130J capabilities.
• Develop and implement cosite mitigation and simultaneous operations (SIMOP) strategies across multiple communications bands.
• Perform engineering analysis, system integration, testing, and design of aircraft communications hardware, software, and interfaces.
• Conduct RF system analyses, interoperability assessments, and alternative design evaluations to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Support system specification development, technical reviews, and system redesign/reconfiguration efforts as needed.
• Assess subsystem design maturity and provide technical adjudication recommendations throughout development.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, engineering analyses, reports, and change proposals.
• Provide technical oversight throughout system development, testing, production, and fleet sustainment.
• Lead requirements verification efforts, including coordination of ground and flight test data across both platforms.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and risk/issue resolution activities.
• Support project reviews, customer meetings, and program status reporting.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees