Senior RF Engineer; In-Building Wireless Consultant

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• 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), First Net, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Ability to analyze technical data and assess system performance.

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

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

• 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.

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

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