Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group in acquiring, overseeing, and safeguarding civil aviation spectrum resources.

• Organize, coordinate, and implement FAA and non-FAA frequency assignment initiatives.

• Ensure that technical analyses and documentation adhere to FAA Orders, the NTIA Manual (Redbook), and established engineering standards.

• Conduct radio-frequency compatibility assessments to detect and mitigate interference among communications, navigation, and surveillance systems.

• Execute RF propagation, link-budget, EMC, and interference analyses utilizing FAA spectrum-automation and modeling tools.

• Verify technical data, including location, equipment, parameters, emission designator, power, bandwidth, and antenna specifications.

• Work collaboratively with federal and contractor engineers, Service Area Spectrum Offices, and FAA program offices to address technical challenges and enhance records through the assignment and coordination process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, completion of a formal spectrum management course, or equivalent military experience in spectrum management.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in radio frequency engineering.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Capability to learn FAA-specific software and systems.

• Must be a US citizen.

• Possession of a Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to meet the criteria for one.

• Understanding of spectrum-engineering principles, electromagnetic theory, and RF propagation concerning communications, navigation, and surveillance systems.

• Experience with analytical and automation tools for frequency-assignment processing, data verification, and compatibility analysis.

• Background in evaluating RF system parameters to identify and alleviate interference.

• Familiarity with Spectrum XXI or similar federal spectrum management tools is highly desirable.

• Ability to perform engineering calculations including FSPL, link budgets, noise/interference ratios, and power conversions.

• Competence in interpreting technical data and applying best practices for mitigation to address RF interference issues.

• Awareness of spectrum management functions within the National Airspace System.

• Knowledge of frequency management procedures and the NTIA Redbook.

• Familiarity with NTIA, IRAC, and FCC organizations and their respective sub-committees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs.

• Income Protection.

• Paid Leave.

• Retirement.

• Competitive compensation.