Spectrum RF Engineer - 28443

Job Description

The HII Mission Technologies division seeks an experienced RF Engineer to support the Department of Navy Chief Information Office by driving national and international spectrum regulatory strategy. The role focuses on applying deep technical knowledge of RF systems to influence emerging rules, policies, and international regulations at ITU Working Party meetings and the World Radiocommunication Conference.

Responsibilities include writing technical and politically sensitive documents, defending U.S. positions in domestic and international forums, and shaping the regulatory landscape for current and future RF systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Participate in U.S. and international ITU activities and preparatory meetings leading up to the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).

Develop, draft and edit U.S. technical and policy contributions to represent Government priorities and withstand scrutiny.

Provide subject matter expertise to program offices, translating system requirements into regulatory positions that promote compliant and advantageous RF system operations.

Produce written and oral reports articulating technical rationale, regulatory considerations, and recommended actions.

Conduct RF analyses to support regulatory positions, including evaluation of Navy systems, interference scenarios, spectrum usage, and orbital considerations.

Collaborate closely with program offices to understand current and future system concepts, ensuring regulatory approaches align with mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications

RF Engineer 2 – 2 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s in a related field; 0 years with a master’s; or high school diploma with 6 years of experience.

RF Engineer 3 – 5 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s; 3 years with a master’s; 0 years with a PhD or JD; or high school diploma with 9 years of experience.

RF Engineer 4 – 9 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s; 7 years with a master’s; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or high school diploma with 13 years of experience.

Strong knowledge of RF communication systems, including link budgets and radio frequency theory.

Familiarity with national and international spectrum policy environments, regulatory, registration, and coordination processes.

Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and applicable U.S. regulatory frameworks.

Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and the ability to solve complex multi‑disciplinary problems.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, producing clear, persuasive written products for technical and policy audiences.

Preferred Requirements

Experience using RF communications analysis tools such as Visualyze.

Basic understanding of analysis processes, modeling methodologies, and engineering review practices.

Prior experience drafting national or international regulatory contributions, technical briefs, or policy papers.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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