Electrical Engineer / Spectrum Engineer Level 4

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer / Spectrum Engineer Level 4 to join our engineering team. The position performs advanced spectrum compatibility, interference, and threat analyses; develops technical studies and regulatory recommendations; and supports U.S. participation in national and international spectrum t organizations, including NTIA, ITU-R, CITEL, ICAO, and RTCA. Duties • Perform and document technical threat analyses for aircraft and air traffic management safety-of-life systems, identifying potential sources of harmful interference and evaluating operational impacts. • Conduct spectrum compatibility, sharing, and interference analyses to support national and international spectrum management activities. • Develop technical studies and recommendations that inform decision-making associated with agenda items for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) and International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) Study Groups. • Review, evaluate, and provide technical comments on spectrum-related regulatory, engineering, and policy issues. • Support participation in meetings and preparatory activities involving: National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), International Telecommunication Union-Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). • Develop technical contributions, regulatory proposals, briefing materials, position papers, and meeting inputs, including support for NTIA Radiocommunication Subcommittee (RCS) meetings. • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, standards organizations, and international partners. • Document meeting outcomes, prepare technical summaries, and submit trip reports following temporary duty (TDY) travel. • Contribute to technical forums, standards-development activities, and international harmonization efforts focused on protecting aviation CNS systems from interference and improving National Airspace System (NAS) resiliency. • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation to communicate analytical findings and recommendations. • May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. • Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables. • Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas. • Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. • Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. Education • BS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Required Skills/Qualifications • Experience in RF engineering, spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) wireless communications, or related disciplines. • Kowledge of radiofrequency propagation, interference mechanism, spectrum sharing, and compatibility assessment methodologies. • Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one. • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. • Creative and resourceful thinking. • Must be flexible and capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously. Desired Qualifications • Experience performing and documenting threat analyses for aviation safety-of-life systems. • Experience conducting spectrum compatibility and sharing studies supporting WRC agenda items and ITU-R activities. • Familiarity with CNS aviation systems, air traffic management systems, and National Airspace System operations. • Experience supporting NTIA, ITU-R, CITEL, ICAO, RTCA, or related spectrum-management and standards organizations. • Knowledge of international spectrum regulations, radio regulations, and standards-development processed. • Experience drafting technical contributions, regulatory proposals, and position papers. • Understanding of aviation spectrum protection requirements and interference mitigation techniques. Pay: $81.30 - $95.40 per hour Benefits • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Application Question(s) • Do you have experience in RF engineering, spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) wireless communications, or related disciplines?. • Do you have experience supporting NTIA, ITU-R, CITEL, ICAO, RTCA, or related spectrum-management and standards organizations? • Are you a U.S. citizen with active security clearance? • Are you willing to travel domestically and internationally?. • Do you have a BS with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience?. Education • Bachelor's (Preferred) Location • Washington, DC 20524 (Preferred) Willingness to travel • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person