Spectrum Management Engineer

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC seeks an experienced Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency's Spectrum Management Office. You will manage spectrum lifecycle activities including certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in STEM, 7+ years of experience, and an Active Secret clearance. Strong RF theory knowledge, problem-solving, and team collaboration are essential in this fast-paced government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Strong understanding of RF theory and electromagnetic principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated management of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through MRWG.
• Perform Technical Risk assessments to support OCL decisions.
• Review evidence related to technical and Cyber risks in system requirements and design reviews.
• Support elements for risk development.
• Assist in mission execution and disposition of execution risks in MRWGs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Security clearance

RF theory understanding

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK is looking for an amazingly skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. In this role you will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management—including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
• Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions
• Provide expert review of evidence related to technical, and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
• Provide support to elements for risk development.
• Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM
• 7+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Graduate of a military spectrum management school
• 4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
• Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
• Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
• Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
• Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
• Experience with Mat-lab or other programming languages
• Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal
• Experience with NTIA EL-CID
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices
• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis