Senior RF Engineer - NTIA Support - 29683

This opportunity is with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division, focusing on cyber and mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems. HII supports sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners through capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, and software/hardware development.

About the role

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a senior-level RF Engineer with a minimum of twenty years of experience supporting Federal spectrum-dependent systems. The role provides technical, regulatory, and policy support to Federal customers, including participation in federal and international spectrum-management processes such as NTIA and ITU activities. Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skill set, while considering internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Level 3: $108,606 - $155,151
• Level 4: $129,850 - $185,500

Responsibilities

• Provide expert RF engineering support for Federal communications, navigation, and spectrum-dependent systems.
• Apply deep knowledge of RF propagation models, spectrum engineering, frequency management, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Lead large-scale electromagnetic compatibility studies using modeling and simulation tools to evaluate RF coexistence between disparate system types, protecting against co-channel and adjacent-channel interference.
• Support engagement in NTIA Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) activities and subcommittees.
• Contribute to U.S. preparation for World Radiocommunication Conferences, ITU R Study Groups, Working Parties, Conference Preparatory Meetings, and regional telecommunications organizations.
• Develop recommended positions for NTIA spectrum management and allocation proceedings, including issues addressed in IRAC, Radio Conference Subcommittee, Technical Subcommittee, Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, and Spectrum Planning Subcommittee.
• Review, assess, and interpret technical studies related to spectrum sharing, interference protection, propagation modeling, emissions limits, power flux density limits, coordination criteria, and protection requirements.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory proposals into clear operational impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for senior DoD leaders.
• Support coordination with NTIA, FCC, Department of State, other federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and U.S. and international delegations.
• Evaluate operational and technical effects of spectrum allocation and regulatory proposals on DoD systems and missions.
• Apply working knowledge of frequency allocations, radio services, interference protection criteria, spectrum sharing concepts, and domestic and international regulatory processes.
• Prepare senior leader briefings, decision memoranda, technical regulatory recommendations, and agency positions.

Requirements

• Deep familiarity with Federal spectrum-dependent systems.
• Knowledge of NTIA Redbook requirements and federal spectrum regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical and regulatory recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to assess electromagnetic compatibility issues and spectrum sharing impacts.
• Active SECRET security clearance is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 3 years with a Master’s; 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with NTIA IRAC processes and subcommittees.
• Familiarity with ITU Radio Regulations, NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations, ITU R Recommendations and Reports, and WRC resolutions and agenda items.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.

Pay

• Anticipated salary range: $91,213 - $185,000 (Level-specific ranges provided above).

HII’s Mission Technologies division delivers expertise and advanced technologies across domains, including C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and unmanned underwater vehicles.