Senior RF Engineer - Spectrum & EMC (Secret Clearance)

HII's Mission Technologies division; Fort Meade (MD, AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

HII – Mission Technologies seeks a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to drive spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. You will lead RF system design, EMC compliance, and lifecycle operations for federal spectrum‑dependent systems, engaging with DoD and federal partners to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires deep RF expertise, knowledge of NTIA/FCC processes, and a Secret clearance, with a focus on delivering rigorous technical analyses and actionable

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant RF-related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 7 years with a master's degree.
• Deep understanding of RF engineering, EMC, and lifecycle of federal spectrum‑dependent systems.
• Working knowledge of NTIA, FCC spectrum, SRF requirements, and GMF database.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior RF engineering expertise for spectrum‑dependent systems.
• Apply EMC principles to analyze interference risks and coexistence.
• Support spectrum planning, certifications, and regulatory engagements with DoD and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with program managers and government stakeholders to ensure engineering rigor.
• Contribute to NTIA, SRF, FCC, and GMF related studies and reports.
• Develop technical analyses and recommendations on RF technologies for federal spectrum operations.

Skills

RF engineering

EMC

Spectrum management

NTIA processes

FCC spectrum

SRF statutory requirements

GMF database

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

HII – Mission Technologies seeks a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to drive spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. You will lead RF system design, EMC compliance, and lifecycle operations for federal spectrum‑dependent systems, engaging with DoD and federal partners to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires deep RF expertise, knowledge of NTIA/FCC processes, and a Secret clearance, with a focus on delivering rigorous technical analyses and actionable