OverviewSenior 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.
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