Engineer - RF 4

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

24d•$112,913 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a senior RF engineering and electromagnetic spectrum professional to support AFLCMC Fighters/Bombers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, through the DTIC Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract. The role delivers spectrum engineering, test management, technical analysis, and acquisition support for weapon-system modernization and sustainment. Work includes integrating RF engineering, electromagnetic spectrum management, equipment spectrum certification, spectrum analysis, EMC/EMI, E3, and test and evaluation requirements across airborne and ground systems, avionics, communications, radar, electronic warfare, weapon systems, and other spectrum-dependent technologies. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week on-site in a military/government executive program office. The engineer works with program managers, engineers, test organizations, laboratories, original equipment manufacturers, contractors, and acquisition stakeholders. Travel of up to 20% supports integration, laboratory, ground, and platform test activities. The role serves as a technical lead and advisor for complex RF, spectrum, EMC/EMI, and E3 efforts. It requires independently resolving ambiguous requirements, coordinating spectrum and test activities, owning critical deliverables, and advising government customers and senior leaders with defensible recommendations that balance mission effectiveness, technical risk, cost, schedule, certification, and acquisition objectives.

Requirements

Nine years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; seven years with a master's degree in a related field; four years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or 13 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Demonstrated DoW spectrum-management experience, including Equipment Spectrum Certification, frequency assignments, spectrum supportability, SSRA development, interference analysis, and spectrum coordination.
Comprehensive knowledge of NTIA spectrum regulations, policies, allocations, and processes.
Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations, applicable FCC requirements, Spectrum XXI, EL-CID/EL-CID Online, spectrum analysis, equipment certification, and frequency-assignment processes.
Hands-on experience conducting, coordinating, or supporting RF testing and EMC/EMI or E3 testing of airborne and/or ground systems.
Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, HERP, HERF, HERO, and HEMP.
Experience developing test plans, procedures, technical analyses, SSRAs, risk assessments, and post-test reports.
Demonstrated critical thinking, complex problem solving, accountability, technical ownership, and strong written and verbal communication.
Willingness to work at least three days per week on-site and travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a recognized military or federal electromagnetic spectrum management training program, such as the Army Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager Course, Navy Fleet Spectrum Manager Course, Spectrum Operations Apprentice Course (SOAC), Interservice Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS), NTIA Federal Spectrum Management Course, or equivalent formal training.
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, telecommunications, RF engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting Air Force or AFLCMC acquisition programs, military operations, and/or other military acquisition programs.
Experience with developmental, operational, flight, ground, or system-integration testing.
Experience with GEMSIS, JIST, JSMPS, RF test equipment, TEMPEST, AIMS/IFF certification, radar, electronic warfare, SATCOM, avionics, or other spectrum-dependent mission systems.

Responsibilities

Lead Department of War electromagnetic spectrum management and spectrum supportability activities throughout system development, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
Manage Equipment Spectrum Certification and develop, review, and coordinate Requests for Frequency Assignment for developmental, test, training, and operational requirements.
Apply NTIA spectrum regulations and frequency allocations, ITU Radio Regulations, applicable FCC requirements, and DoW spectrum-management processes to spectrum-dependent systems.
Perform RF spectrum, compatibility, and interference analysis using Spectrum XXI, EL-CID/EL-CID Online, and other applicable spectrum-management and analysis capabilities.
Develop and maintain Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments addressing regulatory, technical, operational, EMC/EMI, and E3 risks and mitigation strategies.
Plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate RF, EMC/EMI, and E3 laboratory, ground, and platform testing in accordance with applicable requirements, including MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464.
Assess electromagnetic hazards and effects including HERP, HERF, HERO, HEMP, interference, compatibility, and other E3 considerations.
Develop test strategies, plans, procedures, technical analyses, risk assessments, and post-test reports; evaluate results and develop technically defensible corrective actions and recommendations.
Lead technical discussions and advise program managers and senior leaders on alternatives balancing mission effectiveness, spectrum supportability, technical risk, cost, schedule, test results, and acquisition objectives.
Serve as a technical lead and advisor for complex RF, spectrum, EMC/EMI, and E3 efforts; resolve ambiguous requirements, coordinate spectrum and test activities, and retain ownership of critical deliverables.
Advise government customers and senior leaders using defensible recommendations that balance mission effectiveness, technical risk, cost, schedule, certification, and acquisition objectives.