RF Certification Engineer - 27354

Requisition Number: 27354

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $91,213.00 - $115,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII, Mission Technologies is seeking a highly capable RF Spectrum Engineer to support the Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC). In this role, you will serve as a critical technical advisor to the Department of the Navy (DON), ensuring that spectrum-dependent systems meet all regulatory, operational, and host-nation compliance requirements for global deployment. This position requires a blend of RF engineering knowledge, regulatory policy understanding, and strong coordination skills to safeguard electromagnetic maneuver space for U.S. warfighters.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Equipment Spectrum Certification (ESC) process for the testing, acquisition, and fielding of Navy systems.
• Assess RF compatibility, determine spectrum availability, and coordinate with U.S. government agencies and international partners.
• Perform regulatory compatibility analyses in accordance with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual (Redbook).
• Collaborate with Navy Program Offices to gather, validate, and format spectrum-related data for submission through IRAC (ESG, PWG) and MC4EB approval pathways.
• Track, analyze, and report on ESC workflow metrics to identify bottlenecks, improve execution efficiency, and prevent delays in system deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

Level 2 Engineer

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Level 3 Engineer

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Level 4 Engineer

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in realted field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• Ability to conduct ESC analyses and prepare certification packages.
• Experience interpreting and applying NTIA Redbook regulations.
• Comfortable collaboraring with varies levles of personnel including program managers, system engineers, and external agencies.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, capable of generating detailed technical assessments
• Ability to manage multiple systems through the ESC process simultaneously.
• Clearance: A secret security clearance required.

Preferred Requirements

• Equipment Location Certification Information Database (EL-CID)
• Stepstone
• ESC process experience
• Working knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)

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.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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