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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer to support multiple aspects of spectrum policy for government customers, including evaluating potential impacts of proposed policies and advocating for policy positions that maintain customer access to spectrum.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Spectrum policy experienceRF communications systemsProject development leadershipInternational Telecommunications UnionFederal Communications CommissionNational Telecommunications AdministrationTechnical analysis skillsGovernment programsProgramming languagesModelingSimulation toolsMentoring skillsPresentation skillsTeam leadership

Required

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 for Senior Engineering Specialist

Proven project development and technical leadership experience

Preferred

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

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect