Senior RF Spectrum Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Telework options

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an experienced professional to advance RF interference analysis and spectrum management for national space programs. You will guide design decisions, coordinate spectrum activities with government agencies, and mentor junior engineers as part of a Mission Payloads Division team.

Applicants should have a strong background in RF systems, ITU/NTIA/FCC processes, and the ability to travel up to 10%. El Segundo, CA on-site work with TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of ITU/NTIA/FCC spectrum management processes.
• Knowledge of RF communications systems and architectures.
• Ability to lead small teams of engineers.
• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports.
• Some travel (<10%).
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF interference analysis and modeling to evaluate spectrum sharing.
• Guide program design decisions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support programs through spectrum registration and coordination processes.
• Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers in spectrum management.

Skills

RF communications knowledge

Spectrum management knowledge

Leadership / mentoring

Briefings / technical reports

Python or Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline

Tools

STK

Visualyse

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform radio frequency interference analysis and modeling of communications systems to evaluate spectrum sharing strategies and avoid harmful interference
• Use knowledge of RF communications and spectrum regulations to guide program design decisions and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support programs through spectrum registration and coordination processes
• Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and other stakeholders
• Mentor junior employees in spectrum management and engineering

Minimum Requirements – Engineering Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience
• Knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spectrum management processes
• Knowledge of RF communications systems and architectures
• Project development experience and ability to lead small teams of engineers
• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports
• Some travel, approximately less than 10%, is anticipated
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Minimum Requirements – Senior Engineering Specialist

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience
• Proven project development and technical leadership experience

How You Can Stand Out

• Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of various government programs and commercial satellite systems
• Proficiency in Python or Matlab
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as STK and Visualyse
• Prior experience with spectrum coordination and policy
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Salary and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $129,000.00 - $249,600.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results Ways

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Company Culture

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail].

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Location and Clearance

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO. The position requires ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required for those positions.