Spectrum RF Engineer - 30684
About The Position
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a senior-level RF Engineer to provide technical, regulatory, and policy support to Federal customers working with spectrum-dependent systems. The role supports Federal and international spectrum-management processes, including NTIA and ITU activities. It is part of Warfare Systems, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division, which delivers capabilities in areas including electronic warfare, C5ISR, cyber, and mission IT. The engineer applies expertise in RF engineering, propagation, spectrum management, frequency coordination, and electromagnetic compatibility to assess spectrum sharing and interference risks for Federal communications, navigation, and other spectrum-dependent systems. The position also develops technical recommendations, agency positions, senior-leader briefings, and decision memoranda, translating complex technical and regulatory matters into operational implications for DoD leaders. An active SECRET security clearance is required.
Requirements
- At least 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 7 years with a master’s degree, for Level 4; or at least 15 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 13 years with a master’s degree, for Level 5.
- Familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
- Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and Federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
- Proven 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 from co-channel and adjacent-channel interference.
- Support 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 matters addressed by IRAC and its Radio Conference, Technical, Frequency Assignment, and Spectrum Planning subcommittees.
- Review 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 the 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, and domestic and international regulatory processes.
- Prepare senior-leader briefings, decision memoranda, technical regulatory recommendations, and agency positions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- 401(k) savings plan options
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Competitive benefits
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth
- Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
