Lead Engineer (SIGINT)

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No

As the SIGINT Lead Engineer, you will oversee a team of engineers in the development, acquisition, integration, and sustainment of complex SIGINT avionics systems for the MQ-4C Triton platform. This role involves leading technical design and certification efforts, driving system improvements, and ensuring readiness across the full lifecycle of U.S. Navy SIGINT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers supporting SIGINT hardware and software initiatives.
• Maintain situational awareness of all U.S. Navy SIGINT efforts and develop long-term capability roadmaps.
• Oversee Certification and Airworthiness processes for SIGINT systems.
• Direct the design, integration, qualification, production, and in-service support of SIGINT avionics.
• Develop system specifications, Statements of Work, Contractor Data Deliverable Lists, Engineering Change Proposals, and Technical Directives.
• Create technical strategies and roadmaps, including engineering staffing plans and approaches for addressing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).
• Provide technical analysis for trade studies, engineering investigations, and system upgrades.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for SIGINT systems in Airworthiness reviews.
• Support financial and personnel resource planning to meet program objectives.
• Perform additional duties as required by the program office.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering or a related STEM-focused degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of related experience is required with at least 5 years of experience leading teams
• Working knowledge of SIGINT and RF systems, required.
• Knowledge of Mission Control Systems flight management, mission execution, and mission planning.
• Knowledge of SIGINT, ELINT, & COMINT NSA security processes, handling, and Security Classification Guides.
• Skilled with Radio Frequency (RF) theory and application with respect to SIGINT, MULTI-INT, ELINT, & COMINT systems.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $150,000 - $180,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.