Communications Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret

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

As the Communications Engineer, you will support P-8A Poseidon avionics development, integration, testing, and retrofit. In this role, you will support NAVAIR's Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program (PMA-290) overseeing communication and avionic engineering and technical efforts. This position is not eligible for daily telework; work will be performed on-site at NAS Patuxent River and/or within our corporate office in Lexington Park, MD.

Responsibilities will include:

• Engineering tasks include analysis, integration, test, and design of Common Data Link (CDL), HF, HF-IP, V/UHF, UHF/UHF SATCOM, MIDS-JTRS, LINK(s) 11, 16, 22, IBS, ICS, MUOS, and INMARSAT equipment, including all associated hardware, software, and interfaces.
• Supporting RF system Analysis (RF Link Budgets, Co-Site 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.
• Applying engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military communications systems.
• 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 production and quality assessments of in-production subsystems.
• 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 Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering is preferred. An Associate's degree in a technical area of study is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry, government, or active-duty military experience is required.
• Familiarity with conduct and products associated with the execution of the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Demonstrated understanding of the process for decomposition and synthesis of design requirements.
• P-3 Orion or P-8A Poseidon aircraft maintenance and operational experience is preferred.
• Experience with RCCA and FRACAS reviews and DCMA acceptance procedures (including non-conformance acceptance).
• Configuration Management experience required, must have the ability to analyze, translate, correlate, and implement requirements from multiple systems and customers.
• Prior experience with Tactical Data Links related to development, integration, and/or certification, is ideal.

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

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $130,000 - $170,000 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 graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.