Senior Spectrum Manager

Odyssey; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Spectrum Manager to support advanced situational awareness and Multi-Domain Operations programs in Tampa, FL. This position involves designing, analyzing, and managing RF spectrum systems to enhance battlefield awareness and electronic warfare capabilities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, an Active Secret clearance, and at least 8 years of experience in RF engineering or spectrum management. Odyssey values commitment, ambition, and respect, fostering a workplace focused on employee care and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in RF engineering or spectrum management.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance advanced technical systems for data collection and signal analysis.
• Apply modern signal processing and data analytics methods.
• Support development of integrated systems across multiple domains.

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 and RF interference analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 U.S. citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in RF engineering, signal processing, spectrum management, or sensor systems development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.
Contingent upon contract award.

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems 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.