Senior Spectrum Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 151,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional develop

Collaborative team culture

Access to advanced technology and资源

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Spectrum Engineer to serve as the technical authority for spectrum engineering and regulatory compliance across satellite systems. This remote-US based role collaborates across teams to translate regulations into practical models and planning tools for mission-critical decisions.

The position focuses on interference analyses, spectrum coordination, and ensuring performance in a highly regulated environment, offering flexible work options and strong growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in spectrum engineering, satellite communications, or related RF systems.
• Deep understanding of ITU Radio Regulations and similar spectrum guidelines.
• Experience with satellite or terrestrial communication systems' compatibility and spectrum-sharing analyses.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Experience in developing and maintaining technical software or models.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on spectrum engineering and regulatory compliance for satellite systems
• Lead the integration of spectrum regulations into system models
• Define spectrum functionality in mission-planning software
• Identify and address spectrum-related risks and constraints
• Conduct technical assessments of emission masks and link performance
• Execute compatibility and interference analyses with various communication systems
• Support frequency-coordination and regulatory activities

Skills

Spectrum engineering

RF propagation

Interference modeling

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Engineering

Tools

System modeling tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Spectrum Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will serve as a technical authority for spectrum engineering and regulatory compliance across satellite communications systems.

The position will help translate spectrum regulations into engineering models and planning tools that support mission-critical decision-making.

You will work cross-functionally on compatibility, interference, and frequency-coordination efforts that help protect performance and reduce risk in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $151,000 – $176,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert on spectrum engineering and regulatory compliance for satellite systems
• Lead the integration of spectrum regulations into system models
• Define spectrum functionality in mission-planning software
• Identify and address spectrum-related risks and constraints
• Conduct technical assessments of emission masks and link performance
• Execute compatibility and interference analyses with various communication systems
• Support frequency-coordination and regulatory activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years in spectrum engineering, satellite communications, or related RF systems
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, RF propagation, and interference modeling
• Proven ability to interpret ITU Radio Regulations and similar spectrum guidelines
• Experience with satellite or terrestrial communication systems' compatibility and spectrum-sharing analyses
• Strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Experience in developing and maintaining technical software or models

  Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to advanced technology and resources
  • Health and wellness benefits

  Our client is an equal opportunity employer.