Communications Engineer

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed on site.

What You’ll Do:

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.

Key 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. 

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 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. 
• Familiarity with NAVAIR engineering processes and Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) activities is a plus. 
• Understanding of requirements decomposition and system design integration. 
• Experience with RCCA, FRACAS, and DCMA acceptance procedures (including non-conformance) preferred. 
• Configuration Management experience required, with the ability to integrate requirements across multiple systems. 
• Experience with Tactical Data Links (development, integration, or certification) highly desired.

Equally Important:

• 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.

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 will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation. The low end of this salary range is accounting for a candidate that meets all of the listed minimum requirements. 

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 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

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.

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