General Engineer

Join the National Telecommunications and Information Administration as a General Engineer within the Office of Spectrum Management, where your technical analyses help shape how RF spectrum is allocated, managed, and governed on an international scale. This onsite role in Washington, DC centers on spectrum policy support, engineering evaluation, and collaboration with federal partners and private sector stakeholders to advance responsible spectrum use.

Location

Washington, DC (onsite)

Compensation

Salary: USD 85,447 - 133,142 per year

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses to support the development and assessment of domestic and international spectrum policy and regulations, including spectrum repurposing, ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences, FCC rulemakings, and the NTIA Redbook.
• Conduct or evaluate RF propagation, link budgets, and electromagnetic compatibility analyses for terrestrial, airborne, and space-based systems.
• Assess the technical impact of new or proposed systems on shared and adjacent bands to protect critical federal operations such as communications, radar, satellite, and aviation services.
• Implement standardized methodologies and processes for RF analyses and measurements within the Office of Spectrum Management.
• Collaborate with other federal agencies and the private sector to identify opportunities for cooperation on domestic and international initiatives related to spectrum resource identification and management.
• Apply knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks that underpin spectrum management policy domestically and internationally, with emphasis on the NTIA Redbook and ITU Radio Regulations.
• Participate in interagency or intergovernmental working groups, committees, or conferences addressing technical and policy issues at national and international levels.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• SECRET CLEARANCE is required; all investigations and clearances must be completed before placement.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a credit review and checks for criminal history and certain drug offenses.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 unless exempt.
• Conditional offers may require completion of Optional Form 306 and certification of information accuracy.
• Direct deposit is required for salary payments.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) expenses: will not be paid
• License required: No
• Drug Test Required: Yes, pre-employment and random testing thereafter
• Recruitment Incentive may be offered to new federal employees
• Relocation Incentive may be offered to eligible current federal employees

Technologies

• MATLAB
• Python

Additional Information

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation may apply.
• ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP/ICTAP candidates may qualify if they exceed minimum qualifications with a rating of at least 85 out of 100.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: If applicable, disclosure is required per Office of Personnel Management guidance.
• Reasonable Accommodations (RA) requests for disability concerns will be addressed; requests must be received prior to starting USA Hire assessments.

Required Documents

• Resume
• SF-50
• CTAP or ICTAP documentation, if applicable

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Judgment
• Reading
• Reasoning
• Interaction
• Technical Competence (General Engineering)
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Creative Thinking
• Strategic Thinking