Spectrum RF Engineer - 30684

HII•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a senior-level RF Engineer to provide technical, regulatory, and policy support to Federal customers. The role supports Federal spectrum-dependent systems and participation in domestic and international spectrum-management processes, including NTIA and ITU activities. The position requires expertise in RF engineering, spectrum management, frequency coordination, electromagnetic compatibility, and the effects of regulatory proposals on Department of Defense systems and missions. The engineer will assess technical studies and regulatory proposals, lead electromagnetic compatibility analyses, contribute to U.S. preparations for international spectrum conferences and study groups, and develop recommendations and positions for Federal spectrum proceedings. The role also involves translating complex technical and regulatory matters into operational impacts and recommendations for senior DoD leaders, and coordinating with Federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and U.S. and international delegations. An active SECRET security clearance is required.

Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or 13 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field for Level 5; alternatively, 9 years with a bachelor's degree or 7 years with a master's degree for Level 4.
Familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and Federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to assess electromagnetic compatibility issues and spectrum-sharing impacts.
Active SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with NTIA IRAC processes and subcommittees.
Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations, the NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, the 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 knowledge of RF propagation models, spectrum engineering, frequency management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Lead large-scale electromagnetic compatibility studies using modeling and simulation tools to assess RF coexistence and protection against co-channel and adjacent-channel interference.
Support engagement in NTIA Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) activities and subcommittees.
Contribute to U.S. preparations 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 and its subcommittees.
Review, assess, and interpret technical studies concerning spectrum sharing, interference protection, propagation modeling, emissions and power flux density limits, coordination criteria, and protection requirements.
Translate technical and regulatory proposals into operational impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for senior DoD leaders.
Coordinate 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.