
Senior RF Spectrum Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: El Segundo • California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,000 - $249,600 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Perform radio frequency interference analysis and modeling of communications systems to evaluate spectrum sharing strategies and avoid harmful interference
- Use knowledge of RF communications and spectrum regulations to guide program design decisions and ensure regulatory compliance
- Support programs through spectrum registration and coordination processes
- Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and other stakeholders
- Mentor junior employees in spectrum management and engineering
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience
- Knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spectrum management processes
- Knowledge of RF communications systems and architectures
- Project development experience and ability to lead small teams of engineers
- Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports
- Some travel, approximately less than 10%, is anticipated
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience for Senior Engineering Specialist
- Proven project development and technical leadership experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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Hard Skills & Tools
radio frequency interference analysisRF communicationsspectrum regulationsspectrum registrationspectrum coordinationspectrum managementproject developmenttechnical leadershiptechnical reportingengineering
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationteam leadershippresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringTS/SCI security clearance