Senior RF Engineer - NTIA Support - 29683

HII's Mission Technologies division•Annapolis Junction, MD

5d•$91,213 - $185,500•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. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Requirements

Minimum of twenty years of experience supporting Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
Deep familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience in developing technical and regulatory recommendations for senior leadership.
Proven ability to assess electromagnetic compatibility issues and spectrum sharing impacts.
An active SECRET security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with NTIA IRAC processes and subcommittees.
Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations, NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations, ITU R Recommendations and Reports, and WRC resolutions and agenda items.

Responsibilities

Provide expert RF engineering support for Federal communications, navigation, and spectrum-dependent systems.
Apply deep knowledge of RF propagation models, spectrum engineering, frequency management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Lead large-scale electromagnetic compatibility studies through the employment of modeling and simulation tools to evaluate feasibility of RF coexistence between desperate system types protecting against both co-channel and adjacent-channel interference.
Support engagement in NTIA Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) activities and subcommittees.
Contribute to U.S. preparation for World Radiocommunication Conferences, ITU R Study Groups, Working Parties, Conference Preparatory Meetings, and regional telecommunications organizations.
Develop recommended positions for NTIA spectrum management and allocation proceedings, including issues addressed in IRAC, Radio Conference Subcommittee, Technical Subcommittee, Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, and Spectrum Planning Subcommittee.
Review, assess, and interpret technical studies related to spectrum sharing, interference protection, propagation modeling, emissions limits, power flux density limits, coordination criteria, and protection requirements.
Translate complex technical and regulatory proposals into clear operational impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for senior DoD leaders.
Support coordination with NTIA, FCC, Department of State, other federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and U.S. and international delegations.
Evaluate operational and technical effects of spectrum allocation and regulatory proposals on DoD systems and missions.
Apply working knowledge of frequency allocations, radio services, interference protection criteria, spectrum sharing concepts, and domestic and international regulatory processes.
Prepare senior leader briefings, decision memoranda, technical regulatory recommendations, and agency positions.