Space Spectrum Engineer TS/SCI DoD NTIA Expert

BryceTech LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech LLC is seeking a Spectrum Engineer to support the SDA in acquiring and deploying space-based COMM/Spectrum capabilities. You will manage spectrum certification, DD1494 coordination, and API submissions, working across government, industry, and contractors.

Ideal candidates bring TS/SCI eligibility, DoD spectrum experience, and strong briefing skills, with tools like EL-CID, E2ESS, and Stepstone. This role requires close collaboration with multiple agencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DD Form 1494 preparation and coordination.
• Experience with DoD/federal spectrum management processes.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication with government and industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge of RF systems and spectrum-dependent communications.

Responsibilities

• Support spectrum certification and authorization activities for SDA space and ground systems.
• Develop and coordinate DD Form 1494 spectrum requests and shepherd documentation through reviews.
• Use NTIA and DoD spectrum management tools (EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone)
• Develop frequency plans per NTIA Redbook and ITU regulations
• Submit API packages to support ITU coordination and protection of systems
• Conduct RF interference and EMI analyses to assess impacts
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve interference concerns and mitigation procedures
• Apply DoD NTIA Redbook footnotes for Link-16 and related systems
• Coordinate with NASA-DoD-DoC and NTIA SPS groups
• Engage with AFSMO, NMSC, SSC SMO and other spectrum bodies
• Provide RF engineering support for space and ground systems
• Develop technical analyses, reports and briefings for leadership
• Participate in interagency meetings and coordinate with stakeholders
• Track spectrum actions and mitigate delays
• Provide additional spectrum management support as needed

Skills

Clearance management

RF fundamentals

Interagency coordination

Technical briefing

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

5+ years experience

Tools

EL-CID

E2ESS

Stepstone

NTIA Redbook

ITU regulations

Job description

BryceTech LLC is seeking a Spectrum Engineer to support the SDA in acquiring and deploying space-based COMM/Spectrum capabilities. You will manage spectrum certification, DD1494 coordination, and API submissions, working across government, industry, and contractors.

Ideal candidates bring TS/SCI eligibility, DoD spectrum experience, and strong briefing skills, with tools like EL-CID, E2ESS, and Stepstone. This role requires close collaboration with multiple agencies in a fast-paced environment.