RF / Spectrum Engineer

RF / Spectrum Engineer

Requirements

• Research Development
• Scientific Technical Writing
• Spectral Analysis
• Spectrum Analyzers
• 10 + years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, mathematics, information systems, management science, aviation, aeronautical, or air traffic management/science
• Minimum 15-plus years of demonstrated relevant experience
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid US Passport

Responsibilities

• Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Prepare and execute test plans and test cards
• Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems
• Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations
• Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations
• Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems
• Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems
• Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period
• Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested
• Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed
• Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment
• Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed

Preferred Qualifications

• Creating and executing test plans and procedures
• Data analysis
• Data visualization
• Proficiency using MS Excel formulas or tools like JMP to statistically analyze data and develop visualizations of the research data