Communications Engineer

Description

Location : NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement : Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Telework Eligible? No

We are seeking a Communications Engineer to support NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271). In this role, you will play a key part in the design, integration, and sustainment of advanced communication systems supporting both the E-6B Mercury and E-130J TACAMO platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support research, evaluation, and selection of HF, UHF, VHF, and IP Line-of-Sight systems for current and future E-6B and E-130J capabilities.
• Develop and implement cosite mitigation and simultaneous operations (SIMOP) strategies across multiple communications bands.
• Perform engineering analysis, system integration, testing, and design of aircraft communications hardware, software, and interfaces.
• Conduct RF system analyses, interoperability assessments, and alternative design evaluations to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Support system specification development, technical reviews, and system redesign / reconfiguration efforts as needed.
• Assess subsystem design maturity and provide technical adjudication recommendations throughout development.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, engineering analyses, reports, and change proposals.
• Provide technical oversight throughout system development, testing, production, and fleet sustainment.
• Lead requirements verification efforts, including coordination of ground and flight test data across both platforms.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and risk / issue resolution activities.
• Support project reviews, customer meetings, and program status reporting.

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

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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.

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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?

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