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Sr. Wireless Engineer

McLean, VA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $125,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year

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Skills

Recruiting
Management
Building Information Modeling
Adobe AIR
LAN
WLAN
RF
Site Survey
Modeling
Aircraft Maintenance
Storage
Authentication
Network
Access Control
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Spectrum
Billing
Antennas
RF Engineering
Documentation
Computer Networking
Telecommunications
Electrical Engineering
Wireless Networking
Wireless Communication
Security+
Customer Engagement
Communication
DoD
PASS
Security Clearance

Summary

SMS is hiring a Sr. Wireless Engineer located in the DC Metro area to help manage the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Task Orders working with the Air Force to modernize the Base.

Job Responsibilities

Lead wireless network design and architecture for modernized NIPR wireless infrastructure ensuring comprehensive coverage, optimal performance, and compliance with technical requirements.
Design wireless local area network (WLAN) infrastructure based on greenfield implementations with no legacy wireless reuse.
Perform RF site surveys, propagation modeling, and heatmap analysis determining optimal wireless access point placements.
Design wireless coverage for flightline locations, aircraft maintenance hangars, supply warehouses, munitions storage areas, vehicle maintenance facilities, entry control points, and all required coverage areas.
Design wireless authentication mechanisms, Network Access Control implementations, and secure wireless architectures complying with DoD security requirements.
Ensure TEMPEST compliance for all wireless infrastructure preventing electromagnetic emanations compromising classified information.
Coordinate spectrum planning and frequency coordination with base Spectrum Managers.
Design wireless architectures supporting high-density user environments and mission-critical mobility requirements.
Evaluate emerging wireless technologies including private 5G and recommends implementations.
Develop wireless equipment Bills of Materials specifying wireless controllers, access points, antennas, and supporting infrastructure.
Create detailed wireless coverage maps and Radio Frequency engineering documentation.
Participate in Integration Planning Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews.
Ensure wireless designs integrate seamlessly with wired network infrastructure.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in wireless engineering, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of wireless network engineering experience.
Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) certification required.
Security+ CE required or higher.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to travel as needed.
Requires a DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to successfully pass a background check and obtain an Interim Secret clearance.

Salary Range - 125,000 - 135,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10118452
Position Id: 659e682d5c3472df2aa59a2273bb4083
Posted 20 hours ago

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