Communications Engineer

ASEC • Patuxent River, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Communications Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the development, integration, testing, and retrofit of P-8A Poseidon avionics systems. In this role, you will directly support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)’s Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program (PMA-290), contributing to complex communications and avionics engineering efforts. This position is based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and/or our corporate office in Lexington Park, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering preferred; Associate’s degree in a technical field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industry, government, or military environments.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of requirements decomposition and system design integration.
• Configuration Management experience required, with the ability to integrate requirements across multiple systems.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD 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

• Familiarity with NAVAIR engineering processes and Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) activities is a plus.
• Experience with RCCA, FRACAS, and DCMA acceptance procedures (including non-conformance) preferred.
• Experience with Tactical Data Links (development, integration, or certification) highly desired.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot advanced communications systems, including CDL, HF/HF-IP, V/UHF, SATCOM, MIDS-JTRS, Link 11/16/22, IBS, ICS, MUOS, INMARSAT, and Starshield.
• Perform RF system analysis (e.g., link budgets, co-site interference), evaluate system performance, and recommend design improvements.
• Assess avionics system and subsystem design maturity and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop and review engineering analyses, technical reports, and change proposals.
• Apply systems engineering principles to support the full lifecycle of military communications systems—from design through test and evaluation.
• Support system integration activities, including configuration management, quality assurance testing, and acquisition processes.
• Lead coordination with technical authorities and SMEs to verify requirements, including ground and flight test data needs.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Technical Directives (TDs), including risk identification and resolution.
• Support production and quality assessments of in-production subsystems.
• Provide input to monthly contract and program status reports.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree