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

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.
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.
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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering preferred.
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.

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.