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Astrion

Senior Communications Engineer

Lincoln, MA · On-site

Overview Senior Communications Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $170,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and ...

Astrion

Overview Senior Communications Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $170,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and ...

Saalex

Senior Communications Engineer

Lexington Park, MD

$130K - $170K/yr

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 ...

Saalex

Senior Communications Engineer

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

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 ...

Saalex

Senior Communications Engineer

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

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 ...

Astrion

Overview Senior Communications Engineer WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week) SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $170,000 * *depending on experience, certifications, and ...

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How much do senior communications engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior communications engineer in the United States is $93,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Communications Engineer vs Communications Technician?

AspectSenior Communications EngineerCommunications Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical/Communications Engineering, certifications like CCNA, CCNPAssociate's degree or technical diploma, certifications like CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, system analysis, project management in offices or labsInstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting on-site or in the field
Industry UsageTelecommunications, networking, infrastructure projectsNetwork setup, repairs, equipment testing

The main difference is that Senior Communications Engineers focus on designing and managing communication systems, requiring advanced education and planning skills. Communications Technicians handle installation and maintenance tasks, often working in the field with hands-on responsibilities. Both roles are essential in the telecommunications industry but differ in scope and expertise level.

How much does a senior communications engineer get paid?

A senior communications engineer typically earns between $90,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. They often require advanced knowledge of networking, wireless systems, and communication protocols, and may hold certifications such as Cisco CCNP or similar.
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Infographic showing various Senior Communications Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,159 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Senior Communications Engineer

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA • On-site

Astrion
5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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Overview
Senior Communications Engineer
WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week)
SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $170,000 *
*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried
SECURITY CLEARANCE: MUST have an active Secret security clearance
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Engineer to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Division at Hanscom AFB, MA.
The SAOC program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program tasked with leading the development and delivery of the replacement fleet for the E-4B National Airborne Operations (NAOC).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in the further development of SAOC communications technical requirements and managing the program prime contractor's compliance of development, test, sustainment and operations for voice, line-of-sight (LOS), and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) datalink communication systems for the SAOC fleet
  • Analyze communication terminals, satellite relays, internet and broadband technologies and wireless telephone services and oversee development, integration and fielding of communications equipment for the SAOC fleet
  • In support of government engineers/program managers, develop and implement plans and procedures to effectively manage the aircraft communications network in accordance with established DoD Acquisition processes
  • Manage the communication systems interfaces to facilitate their integration with the weapon systems
  • Assist the government program office in managing the activities of the communications system design and builds throughout the lifecycle phases.
  • Analyze and recommend communications network and spectrum requirements
  • Recommend and maintain SAOC network architecture and infrastructure
  • Participating in Program Office Working groups and other meetings to provide input to aircraft communications needs for the program

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
  • Security Clearance: Secret (minimum); Top Secret (preferred)

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelors degree, and 15 years of experience in aircraft and/or tactical communications, 10 of which must be in the DoD
  • Preferred: Masters Degree in an engineering discipline and 20 years of experience in aircraft and/or tactical communications, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.

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