Spectrum Engineer
Core
Support spectrum management, frequency coordination, and authorization activities for Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite and ground systems.
Role type
Spectrum Engineer (Government Contracting)
Builds
Spectrum authorization packages, frequency plans, and interference analysis reports for SDA space and ground systems.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Spectrum Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
DoD spectrum management process, DD Form 1494 preparation, NTIA Redbook compliance, ITU regulations, RF interference analysis, electromagnetic compatibility analysis, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone, API package submission, STK, AFSIM, Coast, Link-16 systems, constellation-level modeling
Technologies
EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone, STK, AFSIM, Coast
Responsibilities
Prepare and coordinate DD Form 1494 spectrum support requests; Develop frequency plans per NTIA Redbook and ITU regulations; Conduct RF interference and EMC analyses; Coordinate with incumbent spectrum users to resolve interference; Submit Advanced Publication Information (API) packages; Track authorization actions and proactively manage approval delays.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
