Senior RF Engineer & Spectrum Program Lead

HII's Mission Technologies division; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to support advanced spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. This role leads RF system design, EMC, and lifecycle operations of federal spectrum‑dependent systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep RF engineering expertise and a strong understanding of federal regulatory processes affecting national spectrum resources. Collaboration with DoD and government stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant RF engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 7 years with a Master's.
• Deep understanding of RF engineering, EMC, and lifecycle of federal spectrum‑dependent systems.
• PMP or DAWIA Level III certification (PM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level RF engineering expertise for spectrum‑dependent system evaluations and operations.
• Apply EMC principles to analyze performance, interference, and coexistence.
• Support spectrum planning, system certifications, and regulatory engagements across DoD and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with program managers, spectrum analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure engineering rigor.
• Contribute to studies involving NTIA, SRF, FCC, and GMF processes.
• Develop technical reports and analyses with recommendations for complex spectrum challenges.
• Provide guidance on emerging RF technologies for federal spectrum operations.

Skills

RF engineering

EMC principles

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to support advanced spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. This role leads RF system design, EMC, and lifecycle operations of federal spectrum‑dependent systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep RF engineering expertise and a strong understanding of federal regulatory processes affecting national spectrum resources. Collaboration with DoD and government stakeholders is essential.