Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
$87,100–$157,450 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States or Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and receive reports of radio frequency interference affecting National Air Space operations, then evaluate urgency and impact to prioritize responses. Conduct remote and on-site Radio Frequency Interference investigations using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools, including field investigations with spectrum analyzers and direction finders to pinpoint interference sources. Interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF issues with minimal disruption to NAS operations. Coordinate with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers while preparing comprehensive reports summarizing findings and resolutions for senior management review. Requires in-office work up to 50% travel within the Western Service Area.
Required Qualifications
- Electrical engineering degree or equivalent technical field or military training
- 4+ years of prior relevant experience in radio frequency (RF) engineering
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one if required
- Must be a US citizen
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- In-office work
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel required for conducting on-site RFI investigations and analysis within any state within the Western Service Area
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Spectrum Analyzers and Direction Finding (DF) equipment
- Exposure to RF modeling, frequency assignment tools, or engineering databases
- Experience with aeronautical maps and chart plotting
- Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference issues affecting aviation systems
- Ability to perform Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, Link Budgets, dBW/dBm/Watt conversions
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of spectrum management within the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Knowledge of frequency management practices, including engineering, assignment, and protection of radio frequencies, and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook
- Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy organizations, including National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), and associated sub-committees, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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