Communications Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? No - 100% On-Site

As a Communications Engineer you will support work within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office, PMA-271. Responsibilities will include: 

• Participation in the research and down-select of HF, UHF, and IP Line-of-Sight systems in support of the platform acquisition and future E-6B capability.
• Development of cosite mitigation strategies, to include simultaneous operations (SIMOP) strategies for a number of comms bands.
• Engineering tasks include analysis, integration, test, and design of E-6B communication systems including all associated hardware, software, and interfaces
• Supporting RF system analysis, system evaluation and alternative design recommendations, specification development and review, system interoperability, system re-design/re-configuration, and sustainment
• Performing integrated avionics system/subsystem design maturity assessments, including technical adjudication recommendations
• Reviewing and preparing engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
• Providing technical management of avionics systems during various phases of development, test and evaluation, production, and fleet use
• Performing system integration configuration management, quality assurance testing, and/or acquisition and resource management
• Leading TAE/SME coordination for requirements verification, including ground and flight-testing data requirements
• Contributing to ECP/TD development, approval, and implementation, and to risk/issue identification, mitigation development, and resolution coordination
• Supporting conduct of project status reviews with the customer
• Providing input to monthly reports detailing contract activities

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Experience working within the NAVAIR environment is highly desired.
• Well-versed in EMD and sustainment efforts.
• Experience utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is a plus.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate should be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. 

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $160,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and grad