Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Specialist

Venturi•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Engineer will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management—including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination. The role supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
7+ years of experience
Active Secret clearance
Successfully pass background and drug screening
Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a military spectrum management school
4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
Experience with Mat-lab or other programming languages
Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal
Experience with NTIA EL-CID
Knowledge of standard engineering practices
Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis

Responsibilities

Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO (CED) under the Specialty Engineering Director
Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for all MDA missions, ensuring absolute data accuracy and consistency
Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD1494) using STEPSTONE and EL-CID programs
Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests using Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems
Develop, update, and maintain critical reports and databases to support operational and engineering activities
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems
Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and Site Surveys for globally deploying systems
Perform other duties as assigned