Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV is looking for a highly talented Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer (MDA/CED). In this role you will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management --including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.
Job Description:
Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions.
Provide expert review of evidence related to technical, and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
Provide support to elements for risk development.
Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
7+ years of experience
Active Secret clearance
Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams
Desired:
Graduate of a military spectrum management school
4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages
Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal
Experience with NTIA EL-CID
Knowledge of standard engineering practices
Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
- 7+ years of experience
- Active Secret clearance
- Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams
- Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. person; some positions may require U.S. citizenship
AeroVironment Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AeroVironment and has not been reviewed or approved by AeroVironment.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include multiple medical plan options with HSA pairing and employer contributions, plus company-paid life and disability coverage. Feedback suggests health coverage quality and breadth are consistently seen as strong.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with generous matching and immediate vesting, alongside programs like an ESPP and deferred compensation for eligible employees, signals robust retirement support. Feedback suggests the retirement offering stands out within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Discretionary Time Off for eligible salaried employees, paid sick leave, parental leave supplements, holidays, and a 9/80 schedule provide broad time-off flexibility. Feedback suggests these options enhance work-life balance when team norms support their use.
AeroVironment Insights
What We Do
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Now stronger than ever, we deliver integrated capabilities across every domain of modern warfare—from autonomous systems and loitering munitions to space-based platforms, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare. We build to win today’s battles and shape tomorrow’s conflicts.
