The Aerospace Corporation
Senior Spectrum Management Specialist
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In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner, a national resource and a leader in national security for the nation's space programs. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
The Civil Systems Technology Division Spectrum Management group seeks a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist (Solution Architect Specialist IV) to work with USSF Space Systems Command Space Domain Combat Power Spectrum Management Office. As a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist, you will be interfacing with the Kirtland program offices developing spectrum management assessments, plans, processes and filings. You will work collaboratively with USSF program officers and staff, other civil agencies, university partners, commercial customers, as well as our Aerospace engineering and program development staff. The Spectrum Management Specialist will be responsible for developing strategies responsive to customer needs, develop and cultivate customer relationships and coordinate with Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to provide specialized analyses.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque, NM, offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing
What You Need to be Successful:
Minimum Requirements:
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner, a national resource and a leader in national security for the nation's space programs. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
The Civil Systems Technology Division Spectrum Management group seeks a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist (Solution Architect Specialist IV) to work with USSF Space Systems Command Space Domain Combat Power Spectrum Management Office. As a Senior Spectrum Management Specialist, you will be interfacing with the Kirtland program offices developing spectrum management assessments, plans, processes and filings. You will work collaboratively with USSF program officers and staff, other civil agencies, university partners, commercial customers, as well as our Aerospace engineering and program development staff. The Spectrum Management Specialist will be responsible for developing strategies responsive to customer needs, develop and cultivate customer relationships and coordinate with Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) to provide specialized analyses.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque, NM, offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide professional engineering/scientific support within (research and development) engineering, systems engineering, project engineering, or technology functions/ organizations.
- Provide subject matter expertise in spectrum management and engineering.
- Engage with customer and work with other program office staff and ETG to support task execution.
- Support customer programs in meeting analytic and regulatory requirements for spectrum use authorization.
- Support customer by creating the necessary documentation for spectrum filings with the National Telecommunications Information Agency.
- Support customer programs by creating the required spectrum supportability risk analysis.
- Support customer programs by reviewing program related Electromagnetic Interference test plans and reports.
- Participate on teams as needed towards meeting customer tasks. Prepare and review details of analytical reports, including preliminary findings and recommendations. Present status and planning briefings as needed for all levels in the customer and Aerospace communities.
What You Need to be Successful:
Minimum Requirements:
- 8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience and applicable direct experience with ground system command and telemetry hardware and/or software.
- Proven capability to evaluate issues and solve problems from a systems perspective.
- Ability and motivation to work effectively and collaboratively with Government, Aerospace and Contractor personnel
- Self-sufficiency, initiative, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, science, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Knowledge and experience working with Aerospace ETG technical subject matter experts
- Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve high-impact technical and/or program management issues
- 20 or more years of increasingly responsible and related experience in a spectrum management related field. Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems including antennas, transmitters, antennas as well as Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC), RF testing and RF link analysis.
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions are tiered at roughly 8–12% with immediate eligibility and vesting, and a pension is available for eligible employees. Financial planning resources and charitable matching further bolster long‑term security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan variety (PPO/EPO/CDHP and HMOs in some regions) plus dental, vision, mental health, and company‑paid disability and life insurance create comprehensive coverage. Access to HSAs/FSAs and strong core health benefits are frequently highlighted as strengths.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation starts at 15 days and increases with tenure, alongside nine paid holidays and generous sick time policies (unlimited for exempt, accrual for non‑exempt). Comp time for hours over 40 adds additional flexibility to time off.
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The Company
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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