RF Spectrum Policy Engineer - 28905

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer to support Navy CIO policy development and spectrum coordination.

Responsibilities include participating in ITU and WRC activities, preparing inputs, reviewing documents, and forming U.S. positions on WRC items. A Secret clearance is required. Compensation is based on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national and international spectrum policies, regulatory processes, registration, and coordination.
• Experience with CITEL Working group processes and regional telecommunications coordination.
• Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. spectrum regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities leading up to the next WRC.
• Prepare meeting inputs, review documents, and support U.S. positions on WRC agenda items.

Skills

Spectrum policy

Regulatory analysis

ITU regulations

Analytical thinking

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition Number: 28905

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $108,606.00 - $155,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.




• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.




• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.




• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.




• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.




• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer to support the Department of the Navy Chief Information Office in matters involving national and international spectrum regulations, policy development, and spectrum registration and coordination.

Compensation for this position is based on multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. Final salary will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications.

LEVEL 3 Engineer - $108,606 - $155,151

LEVEL 4 Engineer - $129,850 - $185,500

LEVEL 5 Engineer - $163,192 - $233,130

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).




• Prepare meeting inputs, review and edit documents, and support the formation of U.S. positions on WRC agenda items relevant to the Government customer.




• Create written and oral reports, support program offices by attending tag up meetings, direct analytical assessments, and develop requirements to ensure regulatory compliance of satellite systems.




• Maintain communications with the program office to understand current and future needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• RF Engineer 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.




• RF Engineer 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.




• RF Engineer 5 - 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.




• Experience working with CITEL Working group processes, documentation, and regional telecommunications coordination.




• Knowledge of communication systems, including link budgets and basic radio theory. and foundational orbital mechanics.




• Understanding of national and international spectrum policies, regulatory processes, registration, and coordination.




• Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. spectrum regulations.




• Experience with U.S. and ITU documentation related to WRC activities.




• Strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities with attention to detail.




• Clearance: Must possess an active secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.