Radio Frequency Engineer

FosterThomas•Annapolis, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develop the spectrum engineering and regulatory material needed by ASRI on behalf of the US aviation industry for international and domestic proceedings, including producing technical and regulatory material for the relevant multi-stakeholder forums to advance the industry’s positions. The work includes presenting RF interactions analysis between aeronautical communications, navigation, and surveillance systems and external interference sources.

Requirements

Sound understanding of communications theory and how different signal types interact in the RF environment.
Proficient at writing technical analysis and summary reports in a concise and accurate manner for a wide range of audiences.
Able to present and successfully debate technical positions with large groups of diverse and experienced professionals, explaining engineering principles to non-engineers in a confident manner.
Diplomatic and sociable personality, interacting with international delegates and companies at professional social gatherings.
Operate independently, using own initiative to act with infrequency contact with direct supervisor.
Comfortable travelling regularly to overseas locations by themself and eligible for obtaining travel visas to the majority of UN countries
Must be eligible to become full members of accredited US delegations to the ITU, CITEL and ICAO in accordance with section 7.1 of the U.S. International Telecommunication Advisory Committee General Guidance Document.
A bachelor’s degree in an engineering subject.
Will consider equivalent work experience in RF theory if the candidate does not have a bachelors degree
5 years of suitable employment with demonstrable experience and understanding of RF principles and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Chairing of technical meetings
Drafting of formal filings to national and international radio regulators
A bachelor’s degree in an RF theory engineering subject.
Experience of aviation RF system(s) and their usage.
Regulatory and spectrum management experience.
ITU knowledge and/or experience
Willingness to take on new roles as part of a small company.

Responsibilities

Act as the ASRI lead on ITU work and meetings, representing US aviation interests in technical and regulatory forums nationally and internationally on a regular basis
Review and monitor ITU-R, FAA, ICAO, and FCC RF regulation changes, identifying considerations for aviation spectrum management.
Technical and regulatory analysis of the RF interaction between aviation systems and other RF systems.
Support development of technical assignment criteria for aeronautical systems.
Monitor aviation standards committees for spectrum considerations of commercial aviation.
Support the activities and meetings of US Airline technical committees.