RF Engineer

Transform technology into opportunity as a RF Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

As a RF Engineer Principal, you will:

• Create communications and electronics operating instruction documents at the Joint Task Force level, using spectrum management software such as Spectrum XXI, Government Master File, and international telecommunications programs to manage and de-conflict global frequency assignments from high frequency to extremely high frequency bands.
• Manage ultra-high frequency tactical satellite frequency allocations in concert with Joint Staff, U.S. Strategic Command, United States Cyber Command, and Geographic Combatant Commands.
• Perform duties as the Global Broadcast System Theater Injection Manager, creating transmission programs, missions, and configuration of tactical Global Broadcast System receive systems and interfacing with Geographic Combatant Commands to deliver global data and video services.

Responsibilities

• Provide SATCOM and Spectrum technical assistance to the Joint Activity Spectrum Branch and perform spectrum management support for the procurement, assignment, and protection of radio frequencies for legacy and emerging spectrum-dependent systems.
• Keep the Spectrum Branch Chief informed as to the status of priority and high-visibility actions.
• Generate, process, and track electronic attack requests and required spectrum analysis to national agencies.
• Generate, submit, and track frequency assignment requests through Spectrum XXI and other spectrum management databases.
• Review spectrum certifications to ensure adequacy and accuracy to support operational needs.
• Coordinate frequency assignment requests with installation spectrum managers, DoD operating forces, geographic component commanders, federal, non-federal, and other spectrum-dependent users of the US and foreign countries.
• Generate, submit, validate, and track Satellite Access Requests (SAR)/Gateway Access Requests (GAR) through Joint Integrated Satellite Communications Tool (JIST) and other Joint SATCOM Planning Branch (JSPB) management databases.
• Maintain technical knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management.
• Utilize Stepstone online resource for data capture of information for spectrum-dependent equipment supporting the spectrum certification and spectrum supportability processes, including completing "Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation" (DD-1494).
• Report all EMI incidents using the Joint Spectrum Interference Response Online database.
• Manage, maintain, update, and distribute the Joint Communication-Electronics Operating Instructions (JCEOI).
• Update and distribute the Joint Restricted Frequency List (JFRL).
• Perform minor janitorial duties including cleaning of restrooms, food preparation areas, general cleaning, sweeping, and mopping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to lift over 35 lbs.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $115,000.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Travel required: 10-25%.
• Telecommuting options: Onsite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.

Location

USA NC Fort Bragg (on customer site).