Associate Communications Systems Engineer
The Associate Communications Systems Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design, analysis, and prototyping of advanced communications technologies for U.S. Government agencies. This entry-level role involves systems engineering, RF communications, signal processing, software development, and lab testing to develop resilient, mission-critical communication systems. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance, with a full-time onsite work requirement.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Communications Systems Engineer to support development and testing of resilient communications, networking, and mission-assured systems for government sponsors. This is an early-career role for candidates with engineering training and interests in systems engineering, RF communications, signal processing, networking, software, lab testing, and modeling & simulation.
Areas of interest may include:
- Systems engineering and design
- RF communications and link analysis
- Networking and tactical data links
- Signal processing and waveform development
- Software development and scripting for engineering workflows
- Lab testing and hardware-in-the-loop validation
- Modeling, simulation, and system-of-systems analysis
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding, prompt engineering, or API integration
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Communications Systems Engineer you will:
- Support engineering initiatives for government sponsors, including prototyping, verification & validation, and risk reduction
- Contribute to requirements development, architecture analysis, and link-budget or performance assessments
- Develop or support software, scripts, and simulation models to validate communications system designs
- Execute lab test plans, use SDR platforms and RF test equipment, and document results
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and technical stakeholders to integrate solutions
- Communicate findings clearly in written reports, presentations, and technical briefings
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 0–2 years of relevant work or internship experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills; presentation experience preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week at the Bedford, MA location
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing technical reports, presentations, or production-quality code
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes for communications systems (requirements, V&V, architecture analysis)
- Experience with object-oriented programming, scripting, or simulation tools (C/C++, Java, Python, MATLAB)
- Signal/waveform development experience and familiarity with SDR platforms (e.g., USRP)
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, channel emulators)
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or system-of-systems frameworks (Cameo, SysML)
Security Clearance & Work Location
- This role requires the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; no minimum clearance is required at application, but the hired candidate must obtain Top Secret within one year of hire.
- Work location: Onsite — Bedford, MA (5 days per week).
- This position is full-time.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $89,200 - $111,500 - $133,800 (annual). The posted range reflects base pay for this on-site role in Massachusetts.
- Benefits: Confidential Client offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. Specific benefit details will be provided during the recruiting process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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