Senior Spectrum Management Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner a national resource and a leader in national security for the nations space programs. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial youll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nations space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team youll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career

The Civil Systems Technology Division Spectrum Management group seeks a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist (Solution Architect Specialist IV) to work with USSF Space Systems Command Space Domain Combat Power Spectrum Management Office. As a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist you will be interfacing with the Kirtland program offices developing spectrum management assessments plans processes and filings. You will work collaboratively with USSF program officers and staff other civil agencies university partners commercial customers as well as our Aerospace engineering and program development staff. The Spectrum Management Specialist will be responsible for developing strategies responsive to customer needs develop and cultivate customer relationships and coordinate with Aerospaces Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to provide specialized analyses.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque NM offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

What Youll Be Doing

• Provide professional engineering/scientific support within (research and development) engineering systems engineering project engineering or technology functions/ organizations.
• Provide subject matter expertise in spectrum management and engineering.
• Engage with customer and work with other program office staff and ETG to support task execution.
• Support customer programs in meeting analytic and regulatory requirements for spectrum use authorization.
• Support customer by creating the necessary documentation for spectrum filings with the National Telecommunications Information Agency.
• Support customer programs by creating the required spectrum supportability risk analysis.
• Support customer programs by reviewing program related Electromagnetic Interference test plans and reports.
• Participate on teams as needed towards meeting customer tasks. Prepare and review details of analytical reports including preliminary findings and recommendations. Present status and planning briefings as needed for all levels in the customer and Aerospace communities.

What You Need to be Successful:

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience and applicable direct experience with ground system command and telemetry hardware and/or software.
• Proven capability to evaluate issues and solve problems from a systems perspective.
• Ability and motivation to work effectively and collaboratively with Government Aerospace and Contractor personnel
• Self-sufficiency initiative and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering science or equivalent technical discipline.
• Knowledge and experience working with Aerospace ETG technical subject matter experts
• Demonstrated ability to identify prioritize and resolve high-impact technical and/or program management issues
• 20 or more years of increasingly responsible and related experience in a spectrum management related field. Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems including antennas transmitters antennas as well as Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) RF testing and RF link analysis.

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays sick time and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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