Spectrum Manager

Back to all rolesSpectrum ManagerApplyJob detailsDepartment / EngineeringRemote, Airbase HQ, NYC, Washington, DCFull-time$150,000 USD - $215,000 USDAirbase builds software that automates commercial and federal RF spectrum management, licensing, coordination, and intelligence. The people who run spectrum inside the FCC, NTIA, or Department of War spend their days on manual frequency assignments, equipment spectrum certifications, host nation coordination, and interference resolution. Much of that work still moves through legacy systems and manual processes. We are turning it into software that is fast, automated, and trustworthy.The Spectrum Manager is a current or former DoW spectrum manager, or a close equivalent, who can sit in three seats at once: domain expert, product partner who shapes what we build, and a customer-facing voice. This is a founding-team role with real ownership and equity.What you will doThe role is an even split across three areas: Domain and technical Serve as an authority on DoW spectrum management, from frequency assignment and deconfliction to DD-1494 equipment spectrum certification, host nation coordination, and interference resolution.Pressure-test our coordination logic and propagation modeling, and help in the development of more automated processes for each step in the process.ProductPartner with engineering and product to translate spectrum workflows into the roadmap. You will be both a leader and a builder. Write requirements, edge cases, code, and acceptance criteria.Help design integrations with the government systems that spectrum managers already live in.Business development Build credibility with spectrum stakeholders across the services, the Defense Spectrum Organization, combatant command frequency management offices, DISA, J6/MC4EB, NTIA, and the FCC.Sit across the table from customers and end-users in demos, RFI responses, pilots, and requirements shaping.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience in spectrum management5+ years of combined military and contractor experienceLogisticsLocation: Washington, DC, NYC, or Remote (with travel to NYC and DC regularly).Clearance: Active TS/SCI is a strong plus. Eligibility to obtain a US Security clearance required.Compensation: Base salary of roughly $150,000 to $215,000, plus equity, and full benefits. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience level. Upload your resume to autofill the applicationUploadFirst name *Last name *Email *Dial codePhone numberLinkedIn profilePlease upload your resume (preferably as a PDF file) *Click or drag file to uploadSupported file format: .PDF; Maximum file size: 10.49 MB; Maximum file: 1;Specific Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *YesNoAI disclaimerThis application process may use AI-enabled systems to support candidate evaluation based on factors such as experience, technical skills, and qualifications. All processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection, AI governance, and labour laws. Human oversight is maintained at all stages, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Personal data submitted as part of this application is not used to train AI models.I have read and understood the privacy policy and acknowledge that my personal data will be processed as part of this application.ApplyApplyHire with