Electronics Engineer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA in Silver Spring, MD seeks an Electronics Engineer to support RF management and coordination for the agency's radio spectrum program. You will participate in meetings, provide guidance on RF allocation, and assist with authorization actions to secure spectrum for programs.

You will develop EMI mitigation plans and support satellite and telemetry systems using RF resources. The role requires applying extensive electronics engineering knowledge and the ability to advise on technical and

Job description

Open: August 18, 2026 — Closes: August 24, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Radio Frequency Management Division (RFMD), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD This position is also announced under vacancy number CIO-26-13035338-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Major Duties

As an Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Participate in domestic and international radio frequency (RF) management and coordination meetings to effectively communicate, represent, and negotiate the needs of the agency. Provide program leaders with guidance and assistance with activities relating to radio frequency allocation, assignments, and authorization actions necessary to secure radio spectrum for their programs Support implementation and operation of systems and services using RF spectrum resources through conduct of propagation and interference analysis. Develop electromagnetic interference mitigation measurement plans and techniques. Provide RF spectrum management support for satellite and terrestrial broadcasting services, radio telemetry acquisition, and remote sensing radar and satellite technology. Provide leadership and expert advice to other segments of the agency. Apply extensive knowledge of electronics engineering, as well as expert knowledge in the subject matter area to provide advice and guidance in resolving technical and policy problems, developing new techniques and approaches, and settling controversy. Review, evaluate and advise on the effectiveness, technical adequacy and suitability of the work and proposals of other engineers in resolving complicated and critical problems in their specialized area. Participate in domestic and international working groups, conferences and study groups to author, present, review or approve technical position papers dealing with the allocation of radio-frequency (RF) assignments. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.