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Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Chief)

Federal Communications Commission

Washington, DC · Management

$169,279 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a management role leading the Technical Rules Branch at the FCC, overseeing complex engineering research into spectrum policy, radio equipment standards, and interference analysis that shapes telecommunications regulations. The role suits an experienced electronics engineer with strong technical expertise in RF systems, spectrum modeling, and policy who is ready to lead a professional team and guide high-level technical decisions.

Our summary, not Federal Communications Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level supervising staff
  • Planning and administering highly complex spectrum and policy projects
  • Providing technical guidance on engineering and policy issues
  • Technical expertise in RF interference analysis
  • Developing analytical techniques and spectrum engineering models
  • Writing complex technical procedures and policies
  • Knowledge of radio equipment performance
  • Ability to communicate technical matters to non-technical audiences
  • US citizenship
  • Suitable for employment after background investigation

Nice to have

  • Experience with government or industry committees on electronics engineering

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