Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst​/Engineer

Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer (Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist – Communications Systems Engineering)

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer to support multiple aspects of spectrum policy for the government customer, including evaluating potential impacts of proposed policies and advocating for policy positions that maintain customer access to spectrum. The selected candidate will work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA.

• Evaluate national and international spectrum policy activities, including International Telecommunications Union (ITU), White House, Congress, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) actions, to determine impacts to the customer.
• Support development and implementation of spectrum plans, strategies, and policies for customer organizations.
• Advocate for policy positions to protect the customer’s use of spectrum.
• Provide technical analysis to support spectrum reallocation studies.
• Coordinate with program offices, federal spectrum agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior employees in spectrum management and engineering.

Minimum 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.
• Prior experience with spectrum policy and coordination.
• 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.
• Proven project development and technical leadership experience.

• Master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of various government programs and commercial satellite systems.
• Experience in leading matrixed teams.
• Ability to understand complex political, economic, commercial, technical, and national security factors involved in spectrum policy.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or Matlab and/or modeling and simulations tools such as STK and Visualyse.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$1.00 - $1.00

Pay Basis:
Annual

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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 Equal Opportunity Commitment

  The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All…