Senior Communications Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Hanscom AFB, MA

6d•$150,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is hiring a Senior Communications Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The AWACS Division delivers airborne Battle Management Command & Control capabilities for joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Its modernization work revitalizes legacy mission systems, replaces aging computer architectures, integrates multi-sensor data fusion, and improves expeditionary readiness and availability. The Division also supports the planned divestiture of the E-3 platform and the development of follow-on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems. The engineer will support communications systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management within defense acquisition programs. The work includes analyzing communications technologies, managing communications interfaces and system design activities, and supporting RF receiver systems and equipment testing. This is a full-time hybrid position at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, with 20% travel to Oklahoma and Seattle.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; or 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
Experience in communications systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management supporting defense acquisition programs.
Ability to develop communications plans, procedures, and technical documentation in accordance with DoD acquisition processes.
Experience managing communications system interfaces and integrating them with complex weapon systems and mission platforms.
RF engineering knowledge, including antenna systems, RF cable design, and signal propagation characteristics.
Knowledge of RF spectrum analysis and testing, including harmonics, intermodulation, comb generators, and third-order intercept point (IP3) evaluation.
Knowledge of analog and digital modulation techniques, receiver sensitivity and selectivity, and communications performance optimization.
Experience with automated test and measurement systems using computer-controlled instrumentation; Microsoft Office Suite skills for technical reporting and analysis.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to program, engineering, and customer stakeholders.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, acquisition, logistics, test, and operational teams.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in fast-paced acquisition and modernization environments.
Problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify technical challenges and develop solutions.
Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, including experience supporting diverse and international teams.
Adaptability, initiative, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and situational awareness.
Ability to lead technical efforts through influence and foster teamwork and consensus across geographically dispersed organizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; or 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite for technical reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

Analyze communication terminals, satellite relays, internet and broadband technologies, and wireless telephone services, and oversee communications equipment development, integration, and fielding in the acquisition process.
Develop and implement plans and procedures to manage communications work in accordance with acquisition processes.
Manage communications system interfaces to facilitate integration with weapon systems.
Manage communications system design and build activities throughout lifecycle phases.
Work with common antennas and RF cable designs and their characteristics, harmonics, third-order intercept point, comb generators, receiver sensitivity and selectivity, analog and digital modulation techniques, and intermodulation.
Program test and measurement equipment through a computer interface.
Assist with support of an RF receiver system.
Select, install, and test RF components such as antennas, cables, switches, and down converters.