On-site Spectrum Policy & RF Engineering Leader

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) matching

Relocation assistance

Professional growth

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Spectrum Engineer to lead RF spectrum engineering initiatives and shape national security policy. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, policy, and operations, delivering high-impact spectrum solutions for critical space programs.

This on-site role requires a deep technical background, a drive to innovate, and the ability to engage customers and contractors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university
• 8+ years of relevant experience in communication systems, architectures, and networks
• Genuine curiosity and willingness to dive deep into spectrum management — both the technical engineering and the policy landscape
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and drive projects from concept to execution
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage customers and contractors in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance required (U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain)
• Flexibility to travel in support of the mission

Responsibilities

• Solve problems that matter.
• Provide technical leadership on complex RF interference, spectrum sharing, and spectrum policy challenges with national security implications.
• Build something exceptional. Recruit, hire, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of early career spectrum engineers and policy experts — shaping careers while shaping outcomes.
• Lead with purpose. Manage technical teams delivering spectrum support to premier customers, including Space Systems Command and the Intelligence Community.
• Drive strategy. Partner with the Department leadership on project management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and new business development that expands our spectrum mission.
• Be the connector. Interface directly with program offices to translate customer needs into clear tasks, schedules, and mission‑driven results.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Spectrum Engineer to lead RF spectrum engineering initiatives and shape national security policy. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, policy, and operations, delivering high-impact spectrum solutions for critical space programs.

This on-site role requires a deep technical background, a drive to innovate, and the ability to engage customers and contractors in a fast-paced environment.