Senior Spectrum Policy Engineer

ASRC Federal

. Provide technical support related to electromagnetic spectrum and telecommunications systems analysis, including terrestrial and space systems supporting NASA operations .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum management, including U.S. frequency licensing processes and procedures, as well as expertise in collaborating with national and international spectrum management organizations. Proven ability to advocate for agency interests in spectrum allocation and coordination forums.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electromagnetic Spectrum AnalysisSpectrum Management ExperienceKnowledge of NTIA and IRACU.S. Frequency Licensing ProcessesPresentation and Representation Skills

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Hard Skills

Electromagnetic Spectrum AnalysisSpectrum ManagementU.S. Frequency LicensingIRAC KnowledgeWRC Policies and ProceduresNASA Spectrum UsageEngineering ExpertiseTechnical SupportCollaboration with Spectrum OrganizationsAdvocacy in Spectrum Management

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsRepresentation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringU.S. Citizenship for Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

NASA OperationsSpectrum AllocationsNational Spectrum ManagementInternational Spectrum ManagementITU Governance and Structure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support related to electromagnetic spectrum and telecommunications systems analysis, including terrestrial and space systems supporting NASA operations
Partner with the NASA Spectrum Analysis Center to provide technical expertise and analysis for domestic and international engineering studies
Support collaboration and participation with other Agency spectrum organizations to meet requirements and mission needs for spectrum allocations, assignments, and coordination in national spectrum management organizations
Support NASA Spectrum Office activities with domestic spectrum management tasks and ancillary meetings
Support preparation and advocacy of technical contributions to appropriate IRAC and IRAC subcommittee meetings
Support the integrity of NASA spectrum allocations and missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in an engineering field, such as electrical engineering or a related field
Minimum of 12–15 years or more of relevant work experience is required
Knowledge and expertise with the NTIA and the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), including IRAC subcommittees and ad hoc groups
Knowledge of U.S. frequency licensing processes, procedures, and automation systems for federal government systems through NTIA and non-federal systems through the FCC
Knowledge of the WRC and policies and procedures within the WRC Study Cycle through the ITU-R, as well as ITU governance and structure
Spectrum management experience and knowledge of NASA spectrum usage sufficient to act autonomously when liaising for the Agency at domestic and international spectrum management forums
Presentation and representation skills sufficient to advocate for the Agency in domestic and international spectrum management forums
Must be a U.S. Citizen to be able to obtain a government-issued Secret clearance
Ability to travel, if necessary
Prior experience supporting spectrum management and engineering activities of federal agencies is preferred/desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week
Remote work arrangement
Ability to travel, if necessary