Communications Engineer

Description

 ASEC is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Doing what is right for the Warfighter is reflected in everything we do.  We have an opportunity for a Communications Engineer to support P-8A Poseidon avionics development, integration, testing, and retrofit. In this role, you will support PMA-290 in overseeing communication and avionic engineering and technical efforts. This position is not eligible for daily telework. 

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements

Education, Skills, 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
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive personality with the ability to work with limited guidance and supervision
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at managing competing priorities and initiating projects

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. 

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, 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.