Cellular / RF Engineer

Intrepid Solutions needs a Cellular / RF Engineer to manage the planning, development, design, and management of the Cellular System at MuTC. The Cellular / RF Engineer will provide overall RF Spectrum Engineering and management at MuTC and Camp Atterbury with respect to multi-domain operations and will coordinate spectrum requests through state and federal entities, conduct and monitor spectrum baselines, and provide local deconfliction for TTE events.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, scope, development, design, and direction of major projects related to the Cellular System at MuTC
• Provide overall RF Spectrum Engineering and management at MuTC and Camp Atterbury for multi-domain operations
• Coordinate spectrum requests through state and federal entities
• Conduct and monitor spectrum baselines at MuTC and Camp Atterbury
• Monitor RF spectrum during TTE events and provide real-time deconfliction
• Provide local spectrum deconfliction for all TTE events
• Manage 2G/3G/4G/5G cellular technology operations
• Coordinate with cellular frequency license owners
• Prepare and submit FCC Experimental Special Temporary Authority (STA) licensing applications
• Support EW systems integration as it relates to spectrum management
• Maintain knowledge of operational/performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment and transmission media

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates standard work hours, Monday-Friday.

 

TRAVEL:

• No anticipated travel for this position.

Qualifications


CLEARANCE:

• Active TS/SCI. ***This position is not eligible for initial clearance sponsorship or upgrade.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, or Spectrum Management Certifications, or a related discipline —OR— minimum experience requirements below.

CERTIFICATION:

• Spectrum management certifications preferred (e.g., NTIA certification, JSC spectrum management course).
• Amateur radio license (Extra class) a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years Cellular System Operations, Radio/RF, and Spectrum Management
• Experience with 2G/3G/4G/5G technology operations
• Experience with various cellular frequencies and coordinating with license owners
• Experience with FCC Experimental Special Temporary Authority (STA) Licensing Applications or other FCC licensing applications
• Experience coordinating and deconflicting spectrum with customers to facilitate training objectives
• Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment and transmission media, and relationship of component parts of communications systems
• Practical knowledge of commonly applied telecommunication approaches, methods, and techniques

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• DoD spectrum coordination experience (NTIA, SPS, JSC)
• Direct experience with MuTC or Camp Atterbury RF environment
• EW integration experience (electronic protect, attack, situational awareness)
• Familiarity with Onyx Cellular system at MuTC
• Familiarity with Spectrum Guard or similar spectrum monitoring tools
• MBSE or digital engineering exposure for spectrum modeling
• Signal/EW MOS background (25S, 29E, 17E, or equivalent)

Benefits


WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.