Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•$129,000 - $249,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer to support multiple aspects of spectrum policy for the government customer. This role involves evaluating potential impacts of proposed policies and advocating for policy positions that maintain customer access to spectrum. The position supports customers throughout the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and civil agencies. The selected candidate will work full time on-site at facilities in Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA, or Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience (for Engineering Specialist) or 12 years (for Senior Engineering Specialist).
Knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spectrum management processes.
Prior experience with spectrum policy and coordination.
Knowledge of RF communications systems and architectures.
Project development experience and ability to lead small teams of engineers (for Engineering Specialist).
Proven project development and technical leadership experience (for Senior Engineering Specialist).
Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline.
Knowledge of various government programs and commercial satellite systems.
Experience in leading matrixed teams.
Ability to understand complex political, economic, commercial, technical, and national security factors involved in spectrum policy.
Experience with programming languages such as Python or Matlab and/or modeling and simulations tools such as STK and Visualyse.
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Responsibilities

Evaluate national and international spectrum policy activities, including International Telecommunications Union (ITU), White House, Congress, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) actions, to determine impacts to the customer.
Support development and implementation of spectrum plans, strategies, and policies for customer organizations.
Advocate for policy positions to protect the customer’s use of spectrum.
Provide technical analysis to support spectrum reallocation studies.
Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and other stakeholders.
Mentor junior employees in spectrum management and engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect