Senior RF Spectrum Engineer: Master Interference & Compliance

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Engineer to support spectrum management across DoD, IC, and civil clients. You will perform interference analysis, guide spectrum-driven design decisions, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in pursuit of compliant, high-performance systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel <10% and leadership experience are expected. The role is onsite at multiple locations including Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge of ITU, NTIA or 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%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radio frequency interference analysis and modeling of communications systems to evaluate spectrum sharing strategies and avoid harmful interference.
• Guide program design decisions to ensure regulatory compliance with RF spectrum regulations.
• 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.

Skills

RF spectrum engineering

Interference analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

Visualyse

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Engineer to support spectrum management across DoD, IC, and civil clients. You will perform interference analysis, guide spectrum-driven design decisions, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in pursuit of compliant, high-performance systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel <10% and leadership experience are expected. The role is onsite at multiple locations including Chantilly, VA.