Senior Spectrum Management Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$50 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. The Civil Systems Technology Division Spectrum Management group seeks a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist (Solution Architect Specialist IV) to work with USSF Space Systems Command Space Domain Combat Power Spectrum Management Office. As a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist, you will be interfacing with the Kirtland program offices developing spectrum management assessments, plans, processes and filings. You will work collaboratively with USSF program officers and staff, other civil agencies, university partners, commercial customers, as well as our Aerospace engineering and program development staff. The Spectrum Management Specialist will be responsible for developing strategies responsive to customer needs, develop and cultivate customer relationships and coordinate with Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to provide specialized analyses. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Albuquerque, NM.

Requirements

8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience and applicable direct experience with ground system command and telemetry hardware and/or software.
Proven capability to evaluate issues and solve problems from a systems perspective.
Ability and motivation to work effectively and collaboratively with Government, Aerospace and Contractor personnel
Self-sufficiency, initiative, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or equivalent technical discipline.
Knowledge and experience working with Aerospace ETG technical subject matter experts
Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve high-impact technical and/or program management issues
20 or more years of increasingly responsible and related experience in a spectrum management related field.
Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems including antennas, transmitters, antennas as well as Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC), RF testing and RF link analysis.

Responsibilities

Provide professional engineering/scientific support within (research and development) engineering, systems engineering, project engineering, or technology functions/ organizations.
Provide subject matter expertise in spectrum management and engineering.
Engage with the customer and work with other program office staff and ETG to support task execution.
Support customer programs in meeting analytic and regulatory requirements for spectrum use authorization.
Support the customer by creating the necessary documentation for spectrum filings with the National Telecommunications Information Agency.
Support customer programs by creating the required spectrum supportability risk analysis.
Support customer programs by reviewing program related Electromagnetic Interference test plans and reports.
Participate on teams as needed towards meeting customer tasks.
Prepare and review details of analytical reports, including preliminary findings and recommendations.
Present status and planning briefings as needed for all levels in the customer and Aerospace communities.

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