Spectrum RF Engineer - 28443

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 129,850 - 185,149; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an RF Engineer 4 in Washington, DC, to support the Department of Navy with regulatory strategy and spectrum policy. The role requires strong knowledge of RF systems, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include developing technical contributions and performing RF analyses. The position offers a full-time salaried contract with a salary range of $129,850 – $185,149.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 7 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities.
• Draft U.S. technical and policy contributions.
• Conduct RF analyses to support regulatory positions.

Skills

Strong knowledge of RF communication systems

Familiarity with national and international spectrum policy environments

Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience

Tools

Visualyze

Job description

Company: HII – Warfare Systems (WS), Mission Technologies Division

Position: RF Engineer 4

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Security Clearance: Secret

Travel: 0% – 10%

Employment Type: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Salary Range: $129,850 – $185,149

Overview: The role supports the Department of Navy Chief Information Office by driving spectrum regulatory strategy and influencing international spectrum policy through ITU activities and WRC engagements. The position requires advanced technical expertise to shape regulatory outcomes for RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities and preparatory meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).
• Develop, draft, and edit U.S. technical and policy contributions, ensuring they accurately represent Government priorities.
• Provide subject matter expertise to program offices by translating system requirements into regulatory positions that promote compliant and advantageous RF system operations.
• Produce written and oral reports clearly articulating technical rationale, regulatory considerations, and recommended courses of action.
• Conduct and perform RF analyses to support regulatory positions, including evaluation of Navy systems, interference scenarios, spectrum usage, and orbital considerations.
• Collaborate closely with program offices to understand current and future system concepts, ensuring regulatory approaches align with mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirements (RF Engineer 4): 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 7 years with a Master’s, 4 years with a PhD or JD, or 13 years with a high school diploma.

• Strong knowledge of RF communication systems, including link budgets and radio frequency theory.
• Familiarity with national and international spectrum policy environments, as well as regulatory, registration, and coordination processes.
• Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to solve complex, multidisciplinary problems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive written products for both technical and policy audiences.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using RF communications analysis tools such as Visualyze.
• Basic understanding of analysis processes, modeling methodologies, and engineering review practices.
• Prior experience drafting national or international regulatory contributions, technical briefs, or policy papers.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.