Communications Engineer

ASEC, Inc; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance for education

Veteran-friendly employer

Thriving employee culture

Job summary

ASEC, Inc is seeking a Communications Engineer to support NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office. The role involves designing and sustaining advanced communication systems for E‑6B and E‑130J platforms. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in communications systems engineering. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related communications systems engineering experience.
• Well-versed in EMD and sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support research and selection of communication systems.
• Perform engineering analysis and test designs.
• Prepare technical documentation and engineering analyses.
• Lead requirements verification efforts.

Skills

Collaborative relationship building

Effective communication

Proactive work style

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Job description

Location

NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement

Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Telework Eligibility

No

Job Overview

As the Communications Engineer, you will 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.

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of related, communications systems engineering experience.
• Well‑versed in EMD and sustainment efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the NAVAIR environment is highly desired.
• Experience utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools is a plus.

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.

Salary Range

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.