Spectrum Engineer
Core
Provide technical expertise in spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) for Navy spectrum-dependent systems operating across air, land, and sea domains.
Role type
Spectrum Engineer (Defense Acquisition)
Builds
Spectrum certification packages, technical analyses, and mitigation strategies for DoD/Navy systems
Domain
Defense / Electromagnetic Spectrum Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), link budget calculations, interference assessments, NTIA Manual knowledge, DoD spectrum policies, spectrum supportability risk assessments
Preferred skills
Navy/DoD acquisition program support, Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRAs), Host Nation Spectrum Coordination, Link-16/IFF/TCAS systems, airborne platforms/avionics
Technologies
DD Form 1494, NMSC, MC4EB, NTIA databases, RF systems
Responsibilities
Conduct spectrum certification activities and evaluate system performance, perform technical analyses including coupling analysis and operational feasibility studies, develop recommendations to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), review system requirements for regulatory compliance, prepare and submit spectrum certification packages, support spectrum certification for specific frequency bands (960–1215 MHz), develop and coordinate Host Nation Spectrum Coordination requests, perform and maintain Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRAs)
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
