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How much do spectroscopy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for spectroscopy in Baltimore, MD is $92,440.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,267.00 and $133,196.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is spectroscopy?

A Spectroscopy job involves the study and analysis of how matter interacts with electromagnetic radiation. Professionals in this field use various spectroscopic techniques, such as UV-Vis, infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry, to identify and characterize chemical substances. These roles are common in industries like pharmaceuticals, environmental science, forensics, and material research. Responsibilities may include operating and maintaining spectroscopic instruments, interpreting spectral data, and developing new analytical methods.

What does a spectroscopy professional do?

Daily responsibilities for a spectroscopy professional often include preparing and analyzing samples, calibrating and maintaining spectroscopic instruments, recording and interpreting data, and reporting findings to supervisors or project teams. You may also be involved in developing new analytical methods, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Collaboration with colleagues from research, quality control, or engineering departments is common, fostering a multidisciplinary environment. This variety of tasks keeps the work engaging and provides ample opportunities to expand technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed for spectroscopy?

To thrive in a spectroscopy role, you need a strong background in chemistry or physics, excellent analytical skills, and experience with quantitative analysis methods. Familiarity with spectroscopic instruments like FTIR, NMR, or mass spectrometers, as well as proficiency in data analysis software and possibly relevant certifications, is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication elevate performance in this position. These skills enable accurate data interpretation, reliable experiment execution, and collaboration in research or industrial settings.

What can you do with spectroscopy?

Spectroscopy is used in jobs to analyze the composition and structure of materials by measuring their interaction with different types of electromagnetic radiation. Professionals in this field work in laboratories, research institutions, or manufacturing settings, utilizing instruments like spectrometers to conduct experiments and quality control. Skills in data analysis and knowledge of specific spectroscopic techniques are essential for these roles.

What careers use spectroscopy?

Spectroscopy is used in careers such as analytical chemists, physicists, materials scientists, and laboratory technicians. These professionals work in industries like pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food safety, and research laboratories, often utilizing specialized instruments and techniques to analyze substances and materials.

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Infographic showing various Spectroscopy job openings in Baltimore, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,440 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Spectrum Manager - 26298 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$82K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Huntington Ingalls Industries

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition Number: 30045
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $82,757.00 - $120,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Summary
HII's expertise in wireless communication includes 50+ years of performing RF Engineering for DoD, government agencies, and commercially both in the US and overseas, analyzing, and formatting spectrum data, including frequency assignment, spectrum certification, LiDAR, and other geo-referenced data. Our Scientists and Engineers support diverse tasks such as spectrum forensics and deconfliction, testing for coverage amid urban clutter, and antenna site planning. HII's RESED team offers opportunities from projects supporting international satellite coordination in space to countering IEDs. Our work is increasingly important in a world that depends on well-coordinated, interference-free spectrum access.
Come support our work with the Air Force Spectrum Management Office, and join a world class team of ground breaking scientists and engineers!
What you will do
  • Create and/or review frequency assignment proposals to determine whether these proposals, if approved, would result in technical conflicts with existing frequency assignments.
  • Verify technical equipment specifications to ensure the data provided in spectrum applications are correct.
  • Create and/or review frequency assignment proposals for compliance with applicable policy, regulations, and procedures, and recommend corrective action when necessary: understand and use the National Table of Frequency Allocations, various assignment plans, restrictions, rules and procedures for authorizing frequency assignments.
  • Evaluate and initiates frequency proposals in standard frequency action format in accordance with MCEB PUB 7.
  • Perform interference analysis, frequency nomination and processing using Spectrum XXI and the Government Master File (GMF).
  • Knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management is required.
  • Provide spectrum management input to customers for obtaining foreign spectrum supportability of the equipment as required by acquisition law through the Host Nation Coordination procedures.
  • Analyze the key components of a problem related to the use of complex developmental or advanced systems and determines an approach to resolve the problem.
  • Research current and historical written sources in order to apply specific data and/or theory.
  • Utilize data resources and automated analysis techniques to resolve problems for which there may be no precedent.
  • Develop a resolution for general review and acceptance by requesting parties.
  • Actively participate in the training and development of less experienced project staff.
  • Provide comprehensive representation and/or technical support at off-site project locations, including the formulation of the client's requirements for analysis and spectrum management.
  • Identify opportunities for new program initiatives and follow-on tasking for current projects.
  • Perform other technical duties, as required.

What we are looking for
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working at a federal department level spectrum office directly processing spectrum assignment actions to the NTIA's Frequency Assignment Branch (FAB) for consideration.
  • Completion of spectrum management course such as, the Army's Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager SLC, Interservice Radio Frequency Management School, or Spectrum Operations Apprentice Course or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Continued update of skills in state-of-the-art communications technology.
  • Clearance: Secret security clearance required.

Bonus points for
  • Five (5) combined years of experience directly related to the field of radio frequency spectrum management.

Physical Requirements
  • May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.


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