Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer - 28296

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer to support the Department of the Navy. The role entails engaging in spectrum policies and participating in international meetings. Candidates must have a relevant degree and significant experience in RF engineering, with strong organizational and communication abilities. Familiarity with regulatory processes is essential. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience for RF Engineer 2 with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience with a High School Diploma.
• 5+ years experience for RF Engineer 3 with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years experience for RF Engineer 4 with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years experience for RF Engineer 5 with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare inputs for US and International ITU meetings related to spectrum.
• Produce reports for program offices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with program offices to understand current and future requirements.

Skills

Communication systems knowledge

Understanding of national and international spectrum policies

Creative problem solving skills

Strong organization and communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

STK

Visualyse

Job description

Summary

HII's Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer to provide direct support to our Government customer, the Department of the Navy Chief Information Office in the area of national and international spectrum regulations, national and international policy, and registration and coordination.

HII's expertise in wireless communication includes 50+ years of performing RF Engineering for DoD, gov. agencies, and commercially both in the US and overseas, analyzing, and formatting spectrum data, including frequency assignment, spectrum certification, LiDAR, and other geo-referenced data. Our Scientists and Engineers support diverse tasks such as spectrum forensics and deconfliction, testing for coverage amid urban clutter, and antenna site planning. HII's RESED team offers opportunities from projects supporting international satellite coordination in space to countering IEDs. Our work is increasingly important in a world that depends on well-coordinated, interference-free spectrum access.

This is a hybrid opportunity with some onsite work required in Arlington, VA.

What You Will Do

• Actively participate in US and International ITU meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) by preparing inputs, providing edits for others inputs and forming US positions on WRC Agenda Items of interest to the Government customer.
• Produce written and oral reports.
• Provide support to program offices by attending regular tag up meetings, directing the performance of analysis and developing requirements that will ensure the regulatory compliance of satellite systems.
• Liaise with program offices to understand program current and future requirements.

What We Are Looking For (minimum Qualifications)

• Experience
  • RF Engineer 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
  • RF Engineer 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • RF Engineer 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • RF Engineer 5 - 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Communication systems (to include link budgets, general radio theory and basic orbital mechanics)
• Understanding of national and international spectrum policies and spectrum regulatory, registration and coordination processes
• Familiarity with the ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. regulations
• Familiarity with US and ITU input documentation for WRC related activities
• Creative problem solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Clearance: An active SECRET security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Familiar with communications analysis software STK and Visualyse

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.