RF Spectrum Policy Engineer, Lead - 26299

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Arlington, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HII, Mission Technologies is seeking an RF Spectrum Policy Engineer, Lead to provide direct support to our government customer, the Department of the Navy Chief Information Office in national and international spectrum regulations, national and international policy, and registration and coordination. HII's expertise in wireless communication includes 50+ years of performing RF Engineering for DoD, government agencies, and commercially both in the US and overseas, analyzing, and formatting spectrum data, including frequency assignment, spectrum certification, LiDAR, and other geo-referenced data. Our Scientists and Engineers support diverse tasks such as spectrum forensics and deconfliction, testing for coverage amid urban clutter, and antenna site planning. HII's RESED team offers opportunities from projects supporting international satellite coordination in space to countering IEDs. Our work is increasingly important in a world that depends on well-coordinated, interference-free spectrum access. This is a hybrid opportunity with some onsite work required in Arlington, VA. Some international travel will be required.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Communication systems (to include link budgets, general radio theory and basic orbital mechanics)
• Understanding of national and international spectrum policies and spectrum regulatory, registration and coordination processes
• Familiarity with the ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. regulations
• Familiarity with US and ITU input documentation for WRC related activities
• Creative problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Clearance: An active SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with communications analysis software STK and Visualyse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure future program compliance with national and international regulations.
• Actively participate in US and International ITU meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) by preparing inputs, providing edits for other inputs and forming US positions on WRC Agenda Items of interest to the Government customer.
• Produce written and oral reports.
• Provide support to program offices by attending regular tag up meetings, directing the performance of analysis and developing requirements that will ensure the regulatory compliance of satellite systems.
• Liaise with program offices to understand program current and future requirements.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior