Senior Communications Engineer
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer in Patuxent River, MD to support the development, integration, testing, and fielding of advanced communications and avionics systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $130k-$170k annually (depending on experience) Work Location: Full-time onsite (see onsite requirements below) Position Overview The Core Avionics Engineering Division is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Engineer with expertise in developing and integrating communications and datalink systems into military aviation platforms. This role supports multiple PMA programs, contributing to the development, sustainment, and integration of RF communications, SATCOM, and datalink systems across their lifecycle. Essential Functions:Support analysis, integration, test, and design of communications systems across naval aviation platformsContribute to development and fielding of survival radios, beacons, and secure communications systemsPerform radio system integration and sustainment, including ARC-210 and E-6B platformsExecute RF system configuration, testing, and evaluation, including waveform and antenna performanceSupport datalink integration efforts for secure voice and tactical communications systemsConduct engineering activities across the full lifecycle: design, acquisition, installation, test, evaluation, and modernizationPerform co-site analysis, link budgeting, and spectrum analysisSupport both line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications systemsOther duties as assigned or required. Technical Areas of Expertise include:RF communications systems and waveformsAntenna theory, configuration, and evaluationLink budgets and propagation analysisDatalink integration (LINK 11, 16, 22; CDL; MIDS-JTRS)UHF/VHF/HF communications systems (including ARC-210)SATCOM systems (MUOS, INMARSAT, UHF SATCOM)Secure communications and cryptographic systemsError correction, spectrum management, and interference mitigationCo-site analysis and TEMPEST considerations Supported Systems & Technologies Include:ARC-210 radiosCommon Data Link (CDL)HF / HF-IP / VHF / UHF communicationsUHF SATCOM / MUOSMIDS-JTRSLINK 11, 16, 22IBS, ICSTSAT / SATURN, SARSAT, INMARSATRF/microwave components and communication subsystems Requirements Required:10+ years of experience in communications or RF engineeringExperience supporting DoD or Naval Aviation programs requiredStrong background in radio systems, RF communications, or datalink integrationBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field Desired:Hands-on experience with ARC-210 or E-6B platformsExperience with datalink integration and secure communications systemsFamiliarity with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) environments Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required to start. Must be eligible to obtain Top Secret / SCI clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesStock Option Plan