Senior RF Engineer - Spectrum & Regulatory Strategy

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia; On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies in Virginia seeks a senior RF Engineer to lead spectrum-dependent programs for federal customers. You will provide expert RF engineering, support NTIA/ITU activities, and drive EMC studies and spectrum management initiatives.

The role requires deep knowledge of RF propagation, spectrum sharing, and regulatory processes, with a SECRET clearance. This position is located in the Washington metro area, offering a pathway to advanced national-security projects.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
• Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to assess electromagnetic compatibility issues and spectrum sharing impacts.
• Active SECRET security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert RF engineering support for Federal communications, navigation, and spectrum-dependent systems.
• Lead electromagnetic compatibility studies using modeling and simulation tools.
• Support NTIA IRAC activities and subcommittees.
• Contribute to U.S. preparation for World Radiocommunication Conferences and ITU study groups.
• Develop positions for NTIA spectrum management and allocation proceedings.
• Translate regulatory proposals into operational impacts for senior DoD leaders.
• Coordinate with NTIA, FCC, DoD and other agencies.

Skills

Familiarity with federal spectrum‑dep­

NTIA Redbook knowledge

Electromagnetic compatibility

Spectrum sharing assessment

Active SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

HII - Mission Technologies in Virginia seeks a senior RF Engineer to lead spectrum-dependent programs for federal customers. You will provide expert RF engineering, support NTIA/ITU activities, and drive EMC studies and spectrum management initiatives.

The role requires deep knowledge of RF propagation, spectrum sharing, and regulatory processes, with a SECRET clearance. This position is located in the Washington metro area, offering a pathway to advanced national-security projects.