Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer - 28296

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 177,815 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Engineer. This role involves participation in national and international spectrum regulations and policies, requiring a background in RF engineering and an active SECRET security clearance. Responsibilities include attending ITU meetings and supporting regulatory compliance for satellite systems. The position offers a salary range of $177,815 to $185,000 and requires some onsite work. Flexibility with relocation and periodic onsite work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as RF Engineer with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of national and international spectrum policies.
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in US and International ITU meetings on WRC.
• Produce written and oral reports.
• Liaise with program offices for requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Communication systems

Creative problem solving

Strong organization and communication skills

Team collaboration

Familiarity with communications analysis software STK and Visualyse

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 28296

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $177,815.00 - $185,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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, government 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.

Compensation for this role will be determined by several factors, including years of experience and direct involvement in supporting energy initiatives. The position may require relocation and periodic onsite work. We welcome applicants from across the country, provided they are flexible and willing to relocate and work onsite as needed.

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 realted 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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.