Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role emphasizes risk management across flight, technical, programmatic and cyber domains within MRWG.

Responsibilities include conducting technical risk assessments, reviewing evidence in design reviews, and supporting risk development while coordinating with stakeholders; U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 7+ years of experience required.
• Strong RF and EM knowledge essential.
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated management of flight, technical, programmatic, and cyber risks via the MRWG.
• Conduct Technical Risk assessments to support MDA OCL decisions.
• Review evidence related to technical and cyber risks in system/design reviews.
• Assist elements with risk development.
• Support Mission Execution and disposition of risks in MRWGs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF theory

Electromagnetic principles

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Spectrum XXI (SXXI)

GEMSIS Suite

JSIR-O / JSDR tools

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic, and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
• Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions.
• Provide expert review of evidence related to technical and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
• Provide support to elements for risk development.
• Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and a minimum of 7+ years of experience.
• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a military spectrum management school.
• 4+ years of experience within the federal/DoW spectrum management.
• Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI).
• Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook).
• Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop).
• Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation.
• Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal.
• Experience with NTIA EL-CID.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices.
• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.