Also called: Frequency Coordinator, Spectrum Engineer
Wins and protects the right to use specific radio frequencies, which are invisible but hugely valuable real estate.
You prepare filings for the FCC and international regulators, negotiate with other satellite operators so signals don't clash, and analyze interference complaints. It mixes engineering, law, and diplomacy.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related; some come from military communications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Public Policy.
Growing faster than average. Not tracked separately by BLS; growing with satellite constellations.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI tools model interference and draft filings; negotiating with regulators and other countries stays human.
Classes: Physics, Government or civics, Speech or debate, Electronics class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2072.
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