Senior Communications Engineer

Astrion

Overview

Senior Communications Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week)

Salary Range: 150,000 - 170,000 depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Job Status: Full-time; salaried

Security Clearance: Must have an active Secret security clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Engineer to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center SAOC Division at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The SAOC program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program tasked with leading the development and delivery of the replacement fleet for the E-4B National Airborne Operations NAOC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the further development of SAOC communications technical requirements and managing the program prime contractor's compliance of development, test, sustainment and operations for voice, line-of-sight LOS, and beyond-line-of-sight BLOS datalink communication systems for the SAOC fleet
• Analyze communication terminals, satellite relays, internet and broadband technologies and wireless telephone services and oversee development, integration and fielding of communications equipment for the SAOC fleet
• In support of government engineers/program managers, develop and implement plans and procedures to effectively manage the aircraft communications network in accordance with established DoD Acquisition processes
• Manage the communication systems interfaces to facilitate their integration with the weapon systems
• Assist the government program office in managing the activities of the communications system design and builds throughout the lifecycle phases.
• Analyze and recommend communications network and spectrum requirements
• Recommend and maintain SAOC network architecture and infrastructure
• Participating in Program Office Working groups and other meetings to provide input to aircraft communications needs for the program

Security Clearance:

• Security Clearance: Secret (minimum); Top Secret (preferred)

Education

• Bachelors degree, and 15 years of experience in aircraft and/or tactical communications, 10 of which must be in the DoD
• Preferred: Masters Degree in an engineering discipline and 20 years of experience in aircraft and/or tactical communications, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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