RF Engineer (PT)

Vectrus, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

V2X seeks a part-time RF Engineer to support NAS Patuxent River programs. You will provide EMC and spectrum expertise, manage spectrum certification work, and collaborate with NMSC/NTIA to ensure compliant operations across DoD platforms.

You will analyze RF systems, develop certification packages, and support acquisition programs through spectrum processes, with emphasis on documentation and risk assessments. This role requires active SECRET clearance and strong domain knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in testing, modeling or evaluating Spectrum Dependent Systems.
• Experience in RF system capabilities analysis and systems integration.
• Knowledge of spectrum policy and DoD spectrum management processes.
• Ability to develop frequency plans and perform EMI/EMC evaluations.
• Experience documenting spectrum considerations in reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMC and spectrum expertise for Navy/Marine Corp systems across air/land/sea platforms.
• Navigate spectrum databases and apply findings to platforms.
• Research system characteristics and assess performance criteria.
• Develop spectrum certification requests and submit to NMSC/NTIA as required.
• Calculate link budgets and perform coupling analyses for DoD systems.

Skills

Equipment Spectrum Certification

RF analysis

EMI/EMC criteria

Spectrum policy knowledge

NTIA tools familiarity

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

EL-CID

EL-CID Online

HNSWDO

GEMSIS

Spectrum SXXI

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is hiring a part-time RF Engineer to provide support at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River. The candidate would support acquisition programs in proceeding through the equipment spectrum certification process to enable the legal radiation of spectrum dependent systems. The process includes creating Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA), developing equipment spectrum certification packages using NTIA software tools like EL-CID/online, working with the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC), obtaining J/F 12’s, assisting in the spectrum assignment process within the US& P and for Host Nation Coordination (HNC).

Responsibilities

Description:

• Provide technical expertise to the engineering team regarding EMC and the electromagnetic spectrum for Navy/Marine Corp spectrum dependent systems. This includes air/land/sea based systems.
• Navigate multiple spectrum and frequency allocation databases to find information on systems of interest and apply this information to various platforms.
• Research and evaluate spectrum dependent system and equipment characteristics along with performance criteria.
• Review the intended use of the equipment and determine and assess its conformance to applicable spectrum standards as defined in the NTIA Manual. Develop spectrum certification requests and submit to NMSC for review and submission to NTIA and/or MC4EB.
• Calculate link budgets and perform coupling analysis to identify operating capabilities and feasibilities of DoD and other spectrum dependent systems and develop EMC techniques to mitigate EMI.
• Perform and document Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA)s for DoD acquisition programs at various stages of development.

Additional Duties (as required):

• Support business development efforts as required to include seeking growth opportunities.
• Support proposal efforts to include writing responses to requests for proposals (RFP) and/or participating in review teams.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related STEM degree

Experience:

• Experience in either RF engineering associated with DoD spectrum dependent systems or in the areas of Navy/Joint Operational Spectrum Management and National Administrative Spectrum Management processes, applications, and systems.
• Experience in the application of EMI, EMC criteria, or other engineering criteria for operational spectrum coordination and compatibility analyses.
• Experience in the operation and evaluation of communications, combat systems, electronic warfare systems, navigation aids, and other spectrum-dependent systems, with the ability to conduct analytical evaluation of systems' RF compatibility and develop frequency plans for operational use.
• Experience in conducting spectrum EMI/EMC evaluations, performing engineering analyses to predict and define spectrum EMI problems, define/design corrective measures, and operational implementation of systems within the DoD.
• Experience in developing and updating spectrum documentation, operational publications, position papers, white papers, and briefings relating to spectrum considerations and use.

Specific Experience:

• 3+ years in the following:
• • Testing, modeling or evaluating Spectrum Dependent Systems.
  • RF System Capabilities Analysis
  • Systems Integration
  • Spectrum Policy
  • General RF and electronic technology experience required.
  • EMI, EMC, RF Engineering, or Spectrum Management

Desired Experience:

• Experience in developing spectrum certification following the NTIA Manual of Regulations. Preferably for airborne platforms to include radars, communications systems (terrestrial and space), and EW systems.
• Knowledge of systems utilizing the 960-1215MHz frequency band to include IFF interrogators, transponders and test sets, TCAS and transponders. Familiarity with the AIMS PO and the associated requirements.

Skills:

• Equipment Spectrum Certification and related National Spectrum Policies
• RF analysis and report development. Understanding current DoD spectrum related systems and evaluating compliance to national spectrum standards.
• EL-CID, EL-CID Online
• HNSWDO
• GEMSIS
• Spectrum SXXI

Clearance Requirement:

• Active SECRET Security Clearance.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.