Sr. RF Engineer

Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Opportunity

The Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer designs, builds, deploys, installs, troubleshoots, and supports complex telecommunications systems across a wide operational footprint. This senior role provides technical leadership, conducts interoperability analysis, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures the highest availability of mission-critical communications networks. The Senior RF Engineer performs both core and subsite maintenance, including remote RF and dispatch sites, while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and support advanced RF communications systems and infrastructure
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance efforts across nationwide wireless network systems
• Configure and maintain Motorola RF equipment, including repeaters, base stations, and antenna systems
• Serve as a technical lead for troubleshooting RF and network issues; develop, document, and implement solutions
• Ensure the highest levels of operational availability and performance across critical communications networks
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including as-built diagrams, flowcharts, and system schematics
• Manage spare asset inventory, conduct regular audits, and oversee lifecycle management of RF equipment
• Perform and validate routine backups of mission-critical systems to ensure operational continuity
• Provide mentorship to less experienced RF engineers and technicians
• Support special projects and lead technical integration efforts as required

Requirements:

• Must have Active Top Secret clearance; eligibility for TS/SCI required.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities:

• 5 years of experience in RF system design, installation, and maintenance
• High proficiency in computer systems and complex network troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and manage multi-site RF deployments
• Advanced knowledge of IP networking, LMR, and RF systems
• Proficiency with hardware/software diagnostic tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, line sweep analyzers, PuTTY, WinSCP, etc.)
• Strong, hands-on understanding of transmitters, receivers, antenna distribution, and grounding standards (R-56)
• Experience with telephony, data circuits, and packet switching techniques
• Ability to analyze and optimize RF trunking sites and multi-site communications systems
• Familiarity with logging/recording systems, RF interfaces, and both wired and wireless integration

Preferred Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Preferred experience with Department of State Systems
• Deep experience with Motorola proprietary systems (ASTRO, P25, SmartNet, SmartZone)
• Strong background in microwave backhaul system deployment and troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments and Active Directory administration
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Cambium, Peplink)
• Server administration (HP ProLiant) and virtualization suites (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Demonstrated ability to perform system optimization, lifecycle upgrades, and technical migrations
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently in a small team environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability and availability for evening/weekend work as needed
• Must be able to travel 25%-50% of the time