Communications engineering

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a 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: $115k-$150k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite (see onsite requirements below)
Position Overview
The Core Avionics Engineering Division is seeking an experienced 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 platforms
Contribute to development and fielding of survival radios, beacons, and secure communications systems
Perform radio system integration and sustainment, including ARC-210 and E-6B platforms
Execute RF system configuration, testing, and evaluation, including waveform and antenna performance
Support datalink integration efforts for secure voice and tactical communications systems
Conduct engineering activities across the full lifecycle: design, acquisition, installation, test, evaluation, and modernization
Perform co-site analysis, link budgeting, and spectrum analysis
Support both line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications systems
Other duties as assigned or required.
Technical Areas of Expertise include:

RF communications systems and waveforms
Antenna theory, configuration, and evaluation
Link budgets and propagation analysis
Datalink 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 systems
Error correction, spectrum management, and interference mitigation
Co-site analysis and TEMPEST considerations
Supported Systems & Technologies Include:

ARC-210 radios
Common Data Link (CDL)
HF / HF-IP / VHF / UHF communications

UHF SATCOM / MUOS

MIDS-JTRS

LINK 11, 16, 22

IBS, ICS

TSAT / SATURN, SARSAT, INMARSAT

RF/microwave components and communication subsystems
Requirements
Required:

• 3–10 years of experience in communications or RF engineering
• Experience supporting DoD or Naval Aviation programs required
• Strong background in radio systems, RF communications, or datalink integration
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Desired:

Hands-on experience with ARC-210 or E-6B platforms
Experience with datalink integration and secure communications systems
Familiarity 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.
Benefits

Health 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 Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan