Spectrum Management Engineer

Arcfield; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a highly experienced Specialist for Spectrum Management Strategy and Operations in Los Angeles. This onsite role combines national-level policy coordination with hands-on spectrum management to support U.S.

space superiority and military operations. You will drive the relocation and auction processes for mid-band spectrum, navigate NTIA/ITU/DoW regulations, and manage EMS planning on secure networks for classified missions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience with spectrum management.
• Experience with NTIA, ITU, and DoW regulations.
• Space systems experience and systems engineering.
• Secure networks planning and data management.
• Excellent data gathering and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate national spectrum policy initiatives and tactical EMS management.
• Support relocation and auction processes for mid-band spectrum.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage electromagnetic spectrum for space-based systems.
• Ensure interference-free spectrum access for national security missions.

Skills

Secret clearance

Strategic communications

Regulatory compliance

Systems engineering

Data management

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a uniquely qualified and highly experienced Specialist for Spectrum Management Strategy and Operations. This onsite role requires an individual who can both synchronize large-scale, national-level spectrum policy initiatives and simultaneously provide hands-on, tactical spectrum management to ensure U.S. space superiority and decisive combat power.

At the strategic level, you will support a landmark legislative initiative to repurpose vital mid-band spectrum, coordinating a complex, multi-billion-dollar relocation and auction process. You will be a central hub for navigating the intersection of federal agency requirements, commercial interests, and regulatory policy. At the operational level, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to support space-based systems, joint military operations, and critical national security objectives. You will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure our forces have assured access to the radio frequency spectrum, free from harmful interference, enabling them to execute missions effectively across all domains.

Qualifications

You Have:

• Must possess and have the ability to maintain an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 2-4yrs of experience, or a Master's with 0-2 yrs of experience.
• Strategic communication skills and the ability to liaise with the National Spectrum Relocation and Auction process to facilitate the seamless transition of incumbent federal systems to new frequency bands to clear the way for commercial licenses.
• Experience with Compliance and Regulation of spectrum-dependent systems and operations comply with National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Department of War (DoW) regulations and policies.
• Experience managing the spectrum supportability lifecycle for new and existing systems and experience performing systems engineering and integration on space systems.
• Experience with synchronizing planning, coordination, risk assessment, and data management tasks on secure networks to support classified missions and operations.
• Excellent data gathering, analytical, and client problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

Nice If You Have

• TS/SCI clearance preferred
• BS in Engineering (STEM)
• 4+ years of spectrum management experience within Space Systems Command (SSC)
• Experience utilizing theGlobal Electromagnetic Spectrum Information System (GEMSIS)to maintain situational awareness of the electromagnetic environment and ensure operational readiness.
• Experience managing the spectrum supportability lifecycle for new and existing systems by processing applications and certifications through theEnd-to-End Supportability System (E2ESS).
• Experience conducting all necessary planning, coordination, risk assessment, and data management tasks on secure networks to support classified missions and operations.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $75,347.21Max: $131,.014.18

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.