Satellite Communications Engineer - 27277

HII's Mission Technologies division•Reston, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support a government customer by driving national and international satellite regulatory strategy. This role is not focused on routine International Telecommunication Union (ITU) filings; rather, it requires a candidate capable of applying deep technical knowledge of satellite and ground systems to influence emerging rules, policies, and international regulations in ways that advance U.S. Government objectives at ITU Working Party (WP) meetings and ultimately at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). The ideal candidate will be comfortable writing highly technical and politically sensitive documents, defending U.S. positions in domestic and international forums—ultimately shaping the regulatory landscape for current and future satellite systems. Position will require the candidate to be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/polygraph security clearance.

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.
Strong knowledge of satellite communication systems, including link budgets, radio frequency theory, and basic orbital mechanics.
Familiarity with national and international spectrum policy environments, as well as regulatory, registration, and coordination processes.
Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks.
Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi disciplinary problems.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive written products for both technical and policy audiences.
Clearance: TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience using satellite communications analysis tools such as STK.
Basic understanding of analysis processes, modeling methodologies, and engineering review practices.
Prior experience drafting national or international regulatory contributions, technical briefs, or policy papers.

Responsibilities

Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities and preparatory meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).
Develop, draft, and edit U.S. technical and policy contributions, ensuring they accurately represent Government priorities and can withstand rigorous domestic and international scrutiny.
Provide subject matter expertise to program offices by translating system requirements into regulatory positions that promote compliant and advantageous satellite operations.
Produce written and oral reports clearly articulating technical rationale, regulatory considerations, and recommended courses of action.
Conduct or direct analyses required to support regulatory positions, including evaluation of satellite and ground network performance, interference scenarios, spectrum usage, and orbital considerations.
Collaborate closely with program offices to understand current and future system concepts, ensuring regulatory approaches align with mission needs.