Senior RF Engineer (In-Building Wireless Consultant) - MDA Edge : Job Details

Senior RF Engineer (In-Building Wireless Consultant)

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$73.00/hr - $73.00/hr

Executive Summary:

• Our client is looking to hire a Senior RF Engineer/In-Building Wireless Consultant with 11+ years of experience to assist the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) within the DC Government.
• The role involves providing technical expertise in designing, implementing, and testing wireless communication systems, with a focus on public safety systems like Land Mobile Radio (LMR), FirstNet, and P25. The candidate will support the design, implementation, and optimization of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and in-building wireless systems, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Support projects related to radio system infrastructure, subscriber radio deployment, DAS performance monitoring, and system testing and acceptance.
• Develop and review criteria and guidelines for In-Building Wireless (IBW) proposals and systems.
• Perform field surveys, troubleshoot IBW network interference and coverage issues, and support radio programming requests.
• Manage encryption and OTAR upgrades, develop training materials, and maintain radio equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess technical and operational practices for system upgrades, ensuring industry standards are met.
• Provide SME support for Public Safety Radio, DAS, and BDA systems.
• Research and analyze wireless technologies, produce reports, and make recommendations.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR), DAS, and public safety radio systems.
• Proficiency in RF principles, troubleshooting, system testing, and FCC regulations.

Project Management & Compliance:

• Experience managing system upgrades, requirements gathering, and compliance with IBW guidelines.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze technical data and assess system performance.

Communication Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication, training, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, IT, or related field; certifications like NICET are a plus.

Must Have Skills:

• 11+ years SME experience in enterprise projects.
• 5+ years in public safety radio and DAS systems.
• Experience with P25, 4G/5G systems, RF engineering tools, drive testing, interference analysis, and in-building wireless design and troubleshooting.

Nice To Have Skills:

• Experience in developing fleet maps, programming radios for public safety.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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