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Optimize network performance through RF planning, spectrum management, topology design, and automation. * Lead the planning and execution of wireless infrastructure projects, including roadmap ...

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Optical Transport & Spectrum Management * Monitor wavelength utilization across FiberLight's optical transport platforms. * Maintain visibility into available optical spectrum across all transport ...

Optical Transport & Spectrum Management * Monitor wavelength utilization across FiberLight's optical transport platforms. * Maintain visibility into available optical spectrum across all transport ...

Optical Transport & Spectrum Management * Monitor wavelength utilization across FiberLight's optical transport platforms. * Maintain visibility into available optical spectrum across all transport ...

Knowledge of frequency spectrum management * Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers) * Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory * Ability to ...

RF Systems Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$95 - $150/hr

Knowledge of frequency spectrum management * Hands‑on experience with RF testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers) * Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory * Ability ...

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Bachelor's degree - or equivalent experience At least 15 years of operational experience operating DOD spectrum management, EW or SIGINT systems in an operational environment At least 3 years ...

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How much do spectrum management jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for spectrum management in Texas is $50,402.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,700.00 and $60,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is spectrum management?

Spectrum management is the process of regulating and coordinating the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes radio frequencies used for wireless communication, broadcasting, and other services. Professionals in spectrum management ensure that frequencies are allocated efficiently and fairly to avoid interference between different users and technologies. This work often involves licensing, policy development, technical analysis, and international coordination. Effective spectrum management is critical for supporting everything from mobile networks to emergency communications and satellite systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in spectrum management?

To excel in Spectrum Management, you need expertise in radio frequency (RF) engineering, knowledge of telecommunications regulations, and often a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with spectrum analysis tools, licensing databases, and regulatory systems such as the FCC Universal Licensing System is common. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure efficient allocation of spectrum, compliance with regulations, and effective coordination among stakeholders in the increasingly complex wireless environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in spectrum management?

Professionals in Spectrum Management often encounter challenges such as balancing the competing needs of various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and staying updated with rapidly evolving wireless technologies. Coordinating spectrum allocation to avoid interference between users and handling the technical and legal complexities of frequency licensing are also common. Teamwork is crucial, as spectrum managers frequently collaborate with engineers, regulatory bodies, and industry partners to develop effective policies and resolve disputes.

What is the difference between Spectrum Management vs Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer?

AspectSpectrum ManagementRadio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, or related field; certifications like Certified Spectrum Manager (CSM)Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related; certifications like RF Engineering Certification
Work EnvironmentRegulatory agencies, telecom companies, government bodiesDesign, test, and optimize RF systems in labs or field sites
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in telecom, government, and regulatory sectorsTelecom, defense, aerospace, and electronics industries

While both roles involve telecommunications, Spectrum Management focuses on allocating and regulating spectrum resources, ensuring compliance with policies. RF Engineers design and optimize radio frequency systems. Both require technical knowledge, but Spectrum Managers handle policy and spectrum allocation, whereas RF Engineers focus on technical system performance.

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Spectrum Communications Team Lead

Intuitive Machines LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

$27K - $27K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform spectrum management and coordination tasks for RF systems and interface with other NASA centers and federal agencies.

  • Determine the performance of RF communication links, create link budgets, and analyze RF interference and compatibility for space-based communication systems.

  • Lead the prioritization and assignment of tasks for spectrum engineers and coordinate tasks with the Project Manager.


Job description

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Our long-term partnership with NASA has created an exciting opportunity for Spectrum Communications Team Lead on the JETS II contract at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

About the Position:

If you’re excited about contributing to human space exploration and advancing our understanding of the universe, we’d like to hear from you. Join a team that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and meaningful work. Your skills and ideas will help us design and deliver systems that support future space missions and create benefits here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform spectrum management & coordination tasks for RF systems and interface with other NASA centers and federal agencies to resolve spectrum issues.
  • Determine the performance of Radio Frequency (RF) communication links and create link budgets using analytical methods or by applying analysis and simulation tools.
  • Perform Radio Frequency interference and compatibility analysis for Space based communication systems.
  • Perform data reductions, analyze, and document results for presentation to customers.
  • Excellent knowledge of digital communications, RF system analysis, FEC coding, and Space communications.
  • In depth understanding of communication systems such as phase modulation, spread spectrum, signal detection, interference analysis, baseband filtering, etc.
  • Knowledge of Federal and Commercial spectrum regulations, NTIA regulatory approval process including certification and Authorization to transmit,
  • Familiar with antennas, antenna polarization, power spectral density, spectral roll-off, adjacent band Interference, power flux density, .
  • Familiar with analysis software such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK or other orbital and RF modeling software.
  • Represent JSC and interface with other NASA centers, federal agencies and commercial partners
  • Provide task scheduling, assigning tasks to spectrum engineers and coordinate tasks with Project Manager.
  • Foster strong, healthy customer relationships.
  • Lead the prioritization and assignment of tasks for engineers supporting the Spectrum team.
  • Perform other duties as required.

 

Requisition Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and normally possesses 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
  • BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and fourteen (10) years of related engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (8) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and nine (5) years of related experience. Less experience shall be considered if the candidate has experience in core competencies.
  • A BS or a MS degree in Electrical Engineering or physical sciences from an accredited engineering school
  • Must have completed college level RF Communications coursework and have good knowledge of communication systems such as digital modulation/demodulation, encoding/decoding, spread spectrum signals, signal detection, data formatting and packetizing
  • Strong analytical skills in RF communications.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.

    Requisition Preferences:

    • Experience with Spectrum (frequency) management including NTIA spectrum approval process, review of spectrum requests, spectrum sharing and interference analysis.
    • Programming languages such as C/C++ and Python

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.