Modern Technology Solutions

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship and an active secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
  • 7+ years of experience in spectrum management
  • Strong understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in team settings
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO
  • Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for MDA missions
  • Develop and submit System Certifications utilizing STEPSTONE and EL-CID
  • Coordinate and submit frequency authorization requests using Spectrum XXI
  • Develop and maintain reports and databases for operational activities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues
  • Document standard operating procedures and technical solutions
  • Compile and submit Host Nation Coordination packets and Site Surveys

Benefits

  • Work on mission-critical initiatives within a prestigious defense agency
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field
  • Collaborate with experts and stakeholders in the spectrum management domain
  • Engagement in a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Possibility of further training and certification in advanced spectrum management techniques
Full Job Description
MTSI is looking for a skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum mgt Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. 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.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO (CED) under the Specialty Engineering Director.
  • Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for all MDA missions, ensuring absolute data accuracy and consistency.
  • Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD1494) utilizing STEPSTONE and EL-CID programs.
  • Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests utilizing Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems.
  • Develop, update, and maintain critical reports and databases to support operational and engineering activities.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems.
  • Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
  • Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and Site Surveys for globally deploying systems.


Required Qualifications
  • US citizenship and an active secret clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM
  • 7+ years of experience
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 Mat-lab 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


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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1993

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