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Senior RF Engineer - NTIA Support - 29683
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$129,765 / year median in Maryland
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Senior RF Engineer
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII
Job DescriptionHII
Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set, while also considering internal equity and market competitiveness.
LEVEL 3
- NTIA Support
- 29683
Requisition Number:
29683Required Travel:
0- 10%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range:
$91,213.00- $185,000.
Security Clearance:
SecretLevel of Experience:
SeniorThis opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII
- Mission TechnologiesLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People
- Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships
- Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership
- Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First
- Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future
- Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency
- Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
Job DescriptionHII
- Mission Technologies has an opportunity available for senior-level RF Engineer with a minimum of twenty years of experience supporting Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set, while also considering internal equity and market competitiveness.
LEVEL 3
- $108,606
- $155,151LEVEL 4
- $129,850
- $185,500Essential Job Responsibilities
- Provide expert RF engineering support for Federal communications, navigation, and spectrum-dependent systems.
- deep knowledge of RF propagation models, spectrum engineering, frequency management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Lead large-scale electromagnetic compatibility studies through the employment of modeling and simulation tools to evaluate feasibility of RF coexistence between desperate system types protecting against both co-channel and adjacent-channel interference.
- Support engagement in NTIA Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) activities and subcommittees.
- Contribute to U.S. preparation for World Radiocommunication Conferences, ITU R Study Groups, Working Parties, Conference Preparatory Meetings, and regional telecommunications organizations.
- Develop recommended positions for NTIA spectrum management and allocation proceedings, including issues addressed in IRAC, Radio Conference Subcommittee, Technical Subcommittee, Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, and Spectrum Planning Subcommittee.
- Review, assess, and interpret technical studies related to spectrum sharing, interference protection, propagation modeling, emissions limits, power flux density limits, coordination criteria, and protection requirements.
- Translate complex technical and regulatory proposals into clear operational impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for senior DoD leaders.
- Support coordination with NTIA, FCC, Department of State, other federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and U.S. and international delegations.
- Evaluate operational and technical effects of spectrum allocation and regulatory proposals on DoD systems and missions.
- working knowledge of frequency allocations, radio services, interference protection criteria, spectrum sharing concepts, and domestic and international regulatory processes.
- Prepare senior leader briefings, decision memoranda, technical regulatory recommendations, and agency positions. Minimum Qualifications LEVEL 3
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. LEVEL 4
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in realted field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Deep familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
- Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in developing technical and regulatory recommendations for senior leadership.
- Proven ability to assess electromagnetic compatibility issues and spectrum sharing impacts.
- Clearance
- An active SECRET security clearance is required. Preferred Requirements
- Direct experience with
NTIA IRAC
processes and subcommittees.- Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations, NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, U.
- the data evolution
- by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.
- it's an opportunity to build a new future.