Saalex
Communications Engineer
$115K–$150K
Lexington Park, Maryland · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3–10 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a clearance; an active Secret clearance is required to start, and the candidate must be eligible to obtain Top Secret / SCI clearance.
About the job
Develops, integrates, tests, sustains, and fields communications and datalink systems for Naval Aviation platforms across their lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Analyze, design, integrate, test, and evaluate communications systems, including RF configurations, waveforms, and antenna performance.
- Support development and fielding of survival radios, beacons, secure communications, and datalink systems.
- Perform co-site analysis, link budgeting, and spectrum analysis for LOS and BLOS systems.
What they ask for
- 3–10 years of experience in communications or RF engineering.
- Experience supporting DoD or Naval Aviation programs.
- Strong background in radio systems, RF communications, or datalink integration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; active Secret clearance required to start and eligibility to obtain Top Secret / SCI clearance.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with ARC-210 or E-6B platforms.
- Experience with datalink integration and secure communications systems; familiarity with NAVAIR environments.
Pay
$115k-$150k annually (depending on experience) (base salary)
Tools
ARC-210, CDL, HF-IP, UHF SATCOM, MUOS, MIDS-JTRS, LINK 11, 16, 22, INMARSAT
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