Senior RF & Spectrum Systems Architect

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Spectrum Manager to lead advanced situational awareness programs. This full-time role requires expertise in RF engineering and signal processing, focusing on military applications. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, an active Secret clearance, and experience with DoD operations.

The position will be based in Fort Belvoir, VA, or MacDill AFB, FL, with a collaborative environment engaging in complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• 8+ years in RF engineering or signal processing; preferred experience supporting DoD programs.
• Certifications in relevant technical or cybersecurity fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design technical systems for data collection and operational decision support.
• Apply modern signal processing and data analytics techniques.
• Translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform validation and modeling of RF systems.

Skills

RF engineering

Signal processing

Spectrum management

AI/ML techniques

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Senior Spectrum Manager

Job Locations

US-FL-Tampa | US-VA-Fort Belvoir

ID

2026-7510

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Biweekly Hours

80

Location : Name

MacDill AFB

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Spectrum Manager to support advanced situational awareness and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, integration, and management of RF spectrum and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

The selected candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operational stakeholders to develop and integrate systems that combine data from diverse sensors, communications systems, and radar platforms to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in RF engineering, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience supporting mission-critical DoD programs operating in complex multi-domain environments.

This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Design and enhance advanced technical systems supporting data collection, signal analysis, and operational decision support across multiple operational environments.

• Apply modern signal processing, data analytics, and computational methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, to process and analyze sensor and RF data.

• Support the development of integrated and interoperable systems that operate across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains.

• Translate operational and mission requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with government stakeholders and subject matter experts.

• Perform modeling, analysis, and validation of RF and signal processing systems to evaluate system performance and mission effectiveness.

• Support the integration of sensor systems, communications networks, radar systems, and data processing architectures to enhance situational awareness capabilities.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in spectrum management, including RF allocation, interference mitigation, and spectrum planning.

• Contribute to the development of system architectures and system-of-systems integrations supporting battlefield awareness and electronic warfare operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software, hardware, and analytical components into operational capabilities.

• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, briefings, and engineering analyses supporting program reviews and leadership decision-making.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Experience: 8 + years of Relevant Experience in RF engineering, signal processing, spectrum management, or sensor systems development

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, or related field

Experience: 10+ years of Relevant Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or defense technology programs

Certifications:

• Certified Data Professional (CDP)

• Certified Signal Processing Engineer (CSPE)

• Other relevant technical or cybersecurity certifications

Technical Skills

• RF engineering and spectrum management principles

• Signal processing tools such as MATLAB, Python, or C++

• Experience with sensor systems including radar, sonar, acoustic sensors, and imaging arrays

• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for signal analysis

• Spectrum allocation, RF interference analysis, and signal analysis techniques

• Experience with situational awareness platforms and sensor fusion technologies

• Familiarity with DoD architectures and workflows such as DCGS-A, GIS systems, or multi-intelligence data integration

• Understanding of System-of-Systems architectures

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including JCIDS

• Knowledge of operational tools such as ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate operational requirements into technical solutions

• Effective collaboration within cross-functional engineering teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical briefings and documentation

• Ability to operate in high-tempo, mission-critical environments

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: As needed

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities