10/27/2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced this week that it is
opening a new window for applications under its Honors Engineer Program. The
one-year developmental program may lead to a term or permanent appointment. The
Commission is accepting applications from recent graduates with an engineering
degree and current students graduating in December 2022.

Among the duties included in the job description is training to perform
"propagation analysis of terrestrial, satellite and/or airborne systems or
evaluating the emission characteristics of various transmitters to validate the
co-existence with neighboring systems. Projects may also involve various
computer software engineering and scientific applications."

An FCC news release[1] describes that honors engineers will work alongside
senior staff on projects, including:

o Developing technical rules and policy approaches to enable the U.S. to
introduce new communications technologies and services such as 5G, 6G, advanced
Wi-Fi, the Internet of Things, next-generation TV broadcasting, and new
broadband satellite systems;
o Facilitating wireless and wireline broadband service deployment
throughout the nation, including to rural and underserved areas;
o Identifying technologies to improve access to communications services for
all Americans, especially those with disabilities;
o Enabling public safety and homeland security agencies as well as various
enterprises within various market sectors such as health care, energy,
education, and transportation to introduce new communications technologies; and

o Developing policies that encourage innovation and investment in and
transitions to new communications technologies, devices, and services that will
support job creation and economic growth.

"Engineers are deployed throughout the FCC, and from space innovation to new
broadcast standards to 6G and beyond, the FCC's policy portfolio is filled with
interesting and challenging engineering work," said FCC Chairwoman Jessica
Rosenworcel. "Our Honors Engineer program is a unique opportunity for the
newest engineers to work closely with experienced professionals in this field
to ensure that the FCC is best prepared to face the challenges of
next-generation communications networks."

The announcement will close once 175 applications have been received or on
December 2, 2022; whichever occurs first. Visit USAJOBS[2] for the complete
position summary and to apply, at www.usajobs.gov/job/685101100[3].

[1] https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-seeks-engineers-honors-program-1
[2] https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685101100
[3] https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685101100

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