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# Spectrum Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Robert K. Futterman & Associates, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Database Connection, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, Software Version Control, GNSS, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9215034/spectrum-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
 * 2+ years experience and training in federal spectrum operations and RF engineering processes and procedures, or the design or management of cellular communications systems or other RF systems, is desirable.
 * Ability to discuss and understand the technical design and operation of wireless RF (telecommunications and cellular communications) systems and the operation of wireless DoW C-E receiver systems.
 * Familiarity with basic radio frequency propagation equations and the operation principles of transmitters and antennas.
 * Demonstrable understanding in one of: electromagnetics, radio Tx/Rx component-specific modelling (including radars, GNSS, and SATCOM), and wireless communications fundamentals.
 * Demonstrable command of C++, Python, NodeJS, or similar language.
 * Demonstrable command of industry-standard C++ development practices, such as version control, unit/integration/automated testing, and peer programming and code review processes.
 * This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance.
 + To obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
 * Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

 * Active Secret clearance.
 * 5+ years experience and training in federal spectrum operations and RF engineering processes and procedures, or the design or management of cellular communications systems or other RF systems, is desirable.
 * Prior military service in the field of Spectrum management and DoD systems operation.
 * Knowledge of DoW spectrum management process and procedures; knowledge regarding use of DoW spectrum management tools (e.g., Spectrum XXI).
 * A Masters in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
 * DoW software development experience and computer programming is a plus.
 * Demonstrable command of Python, JS, or other similar programming languages.

## Description

* Perform electromagnetic compatibility analyses to determine if new MSP installations can operate compatibly in a specific geographical area without posing conflicts to nearby DoW Communications Equipment (C-E) systems operations.
 * Develop methods to mitigate predicted electromagnetic interference issues (EMI) when interference is predicted.
 * Perform sub-database searches of technical records for government C-E systems from DoW and government master frequency databases.
 * Perform intermodulation, radiation hazard, vulnerability, and other E3 compatibility predictions using computer propagation models.
 * Develop, improve, and debug advanced RF modelling and simulation algorithms.
 * Write C++, Python, NodeJS, or similar code.
 * Integrate or design different subsystems (database connections, spectrum-dependent data models, UIs, server endpoints and their APIs, computation engines, etc.) in the context of a larger spectrum-focused software system of systems.