Senior Communications Engineer – Secret Cleared, SAOC

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program at Hanscom AFB, MA. The position is on-site with two days on base, offering a salary range of $150,000–$170,000 and requiring an active Secret security clearance.

The role involves developing communications requirements, managing interfaces, and ensuring integration of voice, LOS, and BLOS systems throughout the lifecycle for the SAOC fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 15 years of experience in aircraft and/or tactical communications, 10 of which must be in the DoD.
• Masters degree in an engineering discipline is preferred; 20 years in aircraft/tactical communications, 5 in the DoD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of SAOC communications requirements and manage compliance for voice, LOS, and BLOS datalink systems.
• Analyze communication terminals, satellite relays, internet and broadband technologies for integration of SAOC communications equipment.
• Develop and implement plans to manage the aircraft communications network per DoD Acquisition processes.
• Manage interfaces to facilitate integration with weapon systems.
• Assist program office in lifecycle activities of communications systems.

Skills

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program at Hanscom AFB, MA. The position is on-site with two days on base, offering a salary range of $150,000–$170,000 and requiring an active Secret security clearance.

The role involves developing communications requirements, managing interfaces, and ensuring integration of voice, LOS, and BLOS systems throughout the lifecycle for the SAOC fleet.