Spectrum Management Engineer

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Job Description

AV is looking for a highly talented Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer (MDA/CED). In this role you will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management --including system certification frequency authorization interference resolution and global deployment coordination.


Job Description:

• Ensure consistent thorough and integrated management execution and products of Flight Technical Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).

• Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions.

• Provide expert review of evidence related to technical and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.

• Provide support to elements for risk development.

• Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math (STEM) field

• 7 years of experience

• Active Secret clearance

• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint Excel Word) and Teams

Desired:

• Graduate of a military spectrum management school

• 4 years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management

• Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance

• Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)

• Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)

• Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online HNSWD-O Joint Spectrum Data Repository JSDR Integrated Spectrum Desktop)

• Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling wave behavior and signal attenuation

• Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages

• Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal

• Experience with NTIA EL-CID

• Knowledge of standard engineering practices

• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready weve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worlds most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutions permanent collection in Washington DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation AeroVironment designs develops produces and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companys hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time airborne reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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