Spectrum & Test Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Spectrum & Test Engineer to join our ANDF team in Huntsville, AL.

The U.S. Army Network Design Facility (ANDF) is seeking a Tactical Data Link Spectrum Management and Test Engineer to support Link 16 spectrum management and tactical data link interoperability testing. This role is divided equally between spectrum management and test engineering, supporting frequency coordination, database management, and laboratory testing of tactical data link hardware, software, radios, and interfaces to ensure system performance and interoperability.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve temporary Link 16 frequency assignments through the SEA Portal, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain permanent frequency-assignment records in Spectrum XXI (SXXI) and track assignment status, approvals, and coordination requirements.
• Coordinate spectrum requirements with Army users, the National Military Spectrum Center, FAA, Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server administrator, Integrated Product Teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to Army users on frequency-assignment submissions, timelines, coordination processes, and conflict resolution.
• Develop, execute, and revise test cases and procedures for tactical data link systems, radios, interfaces, hardware, and software.
• Conduct laboratory testing of existing and emerging capabilities to validate system functionality, interface requirements, and interoperability.
• Evaluate hardware and software releases, verify corrective actions, and assess capabilities for future integration and fielding.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using data-capture and packet-analysis tools, such as Wireshark, and identify root causes and potential solutions.
• Review problem reports, document test findings, and assess impacts to applicable Army documentation.
• Prepare test reports, technical findings, and recommendations for engineering stakeholders.
• Maintain spectrum-management records and develop procedures, user guides, and training materials.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required, preferably in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline and two (2) years’ experience; Additional six (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in RF engineering, spectrum management, frequency coordination, tactical data link engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting Link 16 spectrum management, planning, testing, training, or operational activities.
• Experience developing, executing, and documenting formal test cases and procedures.
• Working knowledge of data-capture and packet-analysis tools, such as Wireshark.
• Ability to research radio functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and user support.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in laboratory and operational-support environments.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience using the Link 16 SEA Portal for frequency-assignment submission, review, approval, or tracking.
• Experience maintaining frequency-assignment data in Spectrum XXI (SXXI).
• Familiarity with the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server and event-coordination processes.
• Experience coordinating spectrum requirements with military spectrum offices, the National Military Spectrum Center, FAA, or other federal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Army and NATO tactical data link standards and interoperability requirements.
• Experience conducting formal interface and interoperability testing and integrating hardware and software in simulation environments.
• Knowledge of RF spectrum analysis, propagation, interference analysis, frequency deconfliction, and electromagnetic spectrum coordination.
• Familiarity with applicable Department of War, Joint, Army, NTIA, and FAA spectrum-management policies.
• Experience supporting Army tactical command-and-control systems in joint or multinational environments.
• Travel: 15%.