Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radio Frequency and Spectrum Engineer to join our dynamic team. 

This subfamily is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating components and processes used in the power generation, manipulation, transmission, distribution, and storage of electricity. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area. Typically responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff.

COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge.

COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.

LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE: Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Duties

• Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following RF systems including: Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Air-to-Ground (A/G) communications, Aviation Surveillance (ADS-B, radar, multilateration), NAVAIDs, Microwave links, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS, Link-16 (military frequency)
• Engineer and coordinate frequency assignments to avoid RF interference and ensure system compatibility across the National Air Space (NAS).
• Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and interference assessments for new or modified frequency assignments.
• Evaluate spectrum congestion and engineer solutions for optimal frequency performance.
• Ensure compliance with NTIA Redbook, FAA policies, and federal spectrum regulations.
• Perform 5/10-year assignment reviews and audits of government frequency databases (e.g., GMF) to validate assignment integrity. Technical Analysis & Documentation
• Analyze RF system characteristics and airspace usage to assess frequency compatibility.
• Prepare engineering analyses, coordination summaries, safety cases, and technical reports.
• Utilize RF analysis and simulation tools including Spectrum Analyzer, Spectrum XXI, Signal Generators, Visualyse, MATLAB, iRCAS, or equivalent software.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work directly with FAA stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and technical teams to coordinate spectrum usage and resolve issues.
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering and policy working groups related to spectrum management: Microwave links, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS, Link-16 (military frequency)
• Engineer and coordinate frequency assignments to avoid RF interference and ensure system compatibility across the National Air Space (NAS).
• Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and interference assessments for new or modified frequency assignments.
• Evaluate spectrum congestion and engineer solutions for optimal frequency performance.
• Ensure compliance with NTIA Redbook, FAA policies, and federal spectrum regulations.
• Perform 5/10-year assignment reviews and audits of government frequency databases (e.g., GMF) to validate assignment integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Radio Frequency (RF) engineering, frequency coordination and management, or spectrum management or associate’s degree in a related field (Electronics, Telecommunications) and 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, additional years of experience are required. Graduates of a Spectrum Management course of study or military classification/specialty codes (e.g., AFSC 3D1X4, MOS 25E) may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with one or more of the following: LMR, aviation surveillance, air to ground communications, NAVAIDs, microwave, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) integration, Counter-UAS, or Link-16.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a US citizen with current security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of spectrum management within the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Knowledge of frequency management practices, including engineering, assignment, and protection of radio frequencies, and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook.
• Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy organizations, including National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), and associated sub-committees, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
• Radio Frequency modeling and simulation and database engineering tools, such as Spectrum XXI, MATLAB, Visualyse, and the FAA’s Automated Frequency Management system.
• Ability to perform Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, Link Budgets, dBW/dBm/Watt conversions.
• Civil or military aviation expertise.