Spectrum RF Engineer Project Manager - 30932

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fort Meade, MD
•$129,850 - $185,000

About The Position

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to support advanced spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. The role leads technical efforts involving RF system design, electromagnetic compatibility, and lifecycle operations of federal spectrum-dependent systems. The position provides expertise for spectrum-dependent system evaluations, technology transitions, operational assessments, spectrum planning, system certifications, and regulatory engagements across the Department of Defense and federal agencies. It also supports technical studies involving NTIA processes, SRF statutory requirements, FCC spectrum actions, and the GMF database, and provides recommendations on complex spectrum challenges and emerging RF technologies. The role collaborates with program managers, spectrum analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure technical rigor across deliverables. It requires an active Secret clearance, a master's degree, and a PMP certification or equivalent program-management credential. The position may involve work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments and may require climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field.
  • Deep understanding of RF engineering principles, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and the operational lifecycle of federal spectrum-dependent systems.
  • Working knowledge of NTIA processes, FCC spectrum auction mechanisms, SRF statutory requirements, and the GMF database.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, such as DAWIA Level III in Program Management.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and technical reporting skills.
  • Active Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level RF engineering expertise for spectrum-dependent system evaluations, technology transitions, and operational assessments.
  • Apply electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles to analyze system performance, interference risks, and coexistence scenarios.
  • Support spectrum planning, system certifications, and regulatory engagements across DoD and federal agencies.
  • Collaborate with program managers, spectrum analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure engineering rigor across technical deliverables.
  • Contribute to studies involving NTIA processes, SRF statutory requirements, FCC spectrum actions, and the GMF database.
  • Develop technical reports, engineering analyses, and recommendations addressing complex spectrum challenges.
  • Provide guidance on emerging RF technologies and their implications for federal spectrum operations.
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