Telecommunications Engineer

Telecommunications Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF engineering, telecommunications systems, or spectrum coordination.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years.)

Responsibilities

• Processing and coordinating communication radio frequency assignments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide safe voice communication service channels between pilots and controllers.
• Familiarity with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation.
• Ability to support coordination of radio frequencies across diverse systems, including both voice and data communications.
• Understanding of land mobile radio (LMR) systems, analog and digital radio networks, and narrowband operations.
• Capable of reviewing and validating frequency assignment data and evaluating system compatibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical data and prepare documentation such as coordination summaries, engineering notes, and standard operating procedures.
• Capable of identifying potential conflicts in frequency usage and proposing solutions based on engineering judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skilled at working with internal stakeholders and external agencies to coordinate spectrum usage and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable participating in technical discussions and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with common office software and able to learn specialized tools and databases used for frequency management and analysis.
• Stay up to date with communication technologies, industry trends and standards, FCC regulations, and best practices related to RF interference and spectrum management.
• Ensure adherence to national and international spectrum regulations, including coordinating with regulatory authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation
• Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) systems, analog and digital radio networks, and narrowband operations