Radio Frequency Engineer

2 Days ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 15 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join us.

Barbaricum is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cellular/Radio Frequency Engineer for the MuTC (Muscatatuck Training Center) Cyber Program. The Cellular/Radio Frequency Engineer is a critical role focused on spectrum and radio frequency management within a dynamic operational environment. This position entails managing the planning, development, coordination, and execution of projects related to RF technologies.

The role involves extensive interaction with various cellular frequencies, coordination with license owners, application for FCC licensing, and ensuring electromagnetic compatibility and interference elimination. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority on radio communications engineering, spectrum management, and the protection of radio frequency spectrum, ensuring that user operational requirements are technically satisfied and that fielded systems meet performance expectations.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of Spectrum Management, including resolving problems and providing end-user support.
Handle FCC Experimental Special Temporary Authority Licensing applications and other FCC licensing applications.
Coordinate and deconflict spectrum with customers to facilitate training objectives, managing temporary frequency request and approval records.
Serve as a recognized expert in radio communications engineering, spectrum management, and radio frequency spectrum protection.
Manage, control, coordinate, and execute assigned projects related to RF technologies, ensuring operational requirements are met.
Provide guidance on the spectrum certification process for electromagnetic radiating and receiving equipment, assisting in achieving EMC and eliminating EMI.
Control frequency allocations to ensure compatible operation, including frequency deconfliction and surveillance.
Evaluate user needs against existing technology to create workable and compatible solutions.

Qualifications

Must possess an DoD active TS/SCI Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in RF Operations.
Certification: Graduate of the Army Electronic Spectrum Manager Course or the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Course. Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Spectrum Management, with specific experience within the past 10 years in a Spectrum Manager/RF Project Manager role.
Demonstrated experience working with various cellular frequencies and coordinating with license owners.
Experience with FCC licensing applications and spectrum coordination to support training objectives.
Comprehensive knowledge of frequency management procedures, including use of the Spectrum XXI database and frequency surveillance and monitoring techniques.
Diverse background in Telecommunication and Electronics, including formal or vendor training in Motorola Canopy Wireless, Centracom, MCC-5500, and Quantar systems.
Experience with LAN and WAN networking technologies, SCADA devices, CCTV, electronic security and access control systems, and general telecommunication skills including wiring and Fiber Optic Cable installation and termination.

Additional Information

For more information about Barbaricum, please visit our website at www.barbaricum.com. We will contact candidates directly to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.

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About The Company

Barbaricum

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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Barbaricum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business. At our core, you’ll find people who love to explore and innovate.

Our team has a uniquely complementary skill set. Together we’ve built a hands-on, all-inclusive contracting firm that develops innovative strategies & uses the best of emerging technologies to support our clients’ long-term goals. Our growth has been fueled by repeat business and long-term partnerships with key clients.

We are an ISO 9001: 2015-certified and CMMI Level 3-appraised company that supports a host of government clients with Integrated Communications, Mission Support, Research and Analysis, Cyber Security/Intelligence, and Technology-Enabled Services. Our mission is to transform U.S. Government approaches to problem sets of increasing complexity by delivering innovative solutions, especially in support of National Security missions.

Barbaricum is one of the fastest growing companies in our market. The company is routinely recognized by institutions like Inc. Magazine, GovCon, AMEC, PRSA, and SmartCEO for corporate growth, capabilities, and award-winning client work. Our team is dynamic and agile, providing global support to current missions across five continents. We are also focused on developing and maintaining our vibrant corporate culture, having most recently been named a Best Workplace for 2017 by Inc. Magazine.

We encourage you to explore our site and contact us to learn more about how you can work with Barbaricum.