Manager, Spectrum Engineering & Policy
About The Position
The Manager, Spectrum Engineering & Policy will lead the Communication Architectures Department’s spectrum engineering and policy work within the Mission Payloads Division. The role combines RF engineering, spectrum management, and national policy to help secure spectrum access for critical U.S. space systems across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber domains. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership on complex RF interference, spectrum sharing, and spectrum policy challenges with national security implications; build and develop a high-performing team of spectrum engineers and policy experts; and manage technical teams supporting Space Systems Command and the Intelligence Community. The manager will also partner with department leadership on project management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and business development, and work directly with program offices to turn customer needs into tasks, schedules, and results. This position is full-time and requires working on-site at the facility in El Segundo, California. Travel may be required in support of the mission. An active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance are required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in communication systems, architectures, and networks.
- Curiosity and willingness to develop deep knowledge of spectrum management, including its technical engineering and policy aspects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects from concept through execution.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage customers and contractors in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the clearance.
- Flexibility to travel in support of the mission.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, or Systems Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with ITU, NTIA, or FCC spectrum management processes.
- Familiarity with national security space programs and/or commercial satellite systems.
- Prior people-management experience, including leading remote or distributed teams.
- Technical fluency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or other programming or software development tools.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on complex RF interference, spectrum sharing, and spectrum policy challenges with national security implications.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of early-career spectrum engineers and policy experts.
- Manage technical teams delivering spectrum support to customers, including Space Systems Command and the Intelligence Community.
- Partner with department leadership on project management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and new business development.
- Interface directly with program offices to translate customer needs into clear tasks, schedules, and mission-driven results.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
