Wireless Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Wireless / 5G, Systems Engineer, Telecoms Engineering
Wireless Engineer (Secret Clearance) | Req#4267
Overview:
The Wireless Engineer designs, installs, optimizes, and maintains mobile broadband, cellular, and WLAN systems across enterprise Base Area Networks (BAN). This role supports both legacy and modernized wireless infrastructure, ensuring maximum coverage, minimal interference, and compliance with Air Force and DoW technical, security, and spectrum standards. The Wireless Engineer contributes to system design, RF planning, troubleshooting, site surveys, documentation, and operational sustainment while collaborating with network engineering, cybersecurity, and base communications teams.
The Wireless Engineer supports the design, deployment, and optimization of 4G LTE and 5G (New Radio) wireless solutions across enterprise and mission environments, ensuring resilient broadband connectivity and low‑latency performance for critical applications. The Wireless Engineer applies knowledge of RAN architecture, mobile core functions, and backhaul integration to ensure seamless mobility and high‑availability wireless service.
Location:
Dayton, Ohio
Secret Clearance Required
Key Responsibilities Wireless and Broadband System EngineeringAssist with the design of mobile broadband/cellular solutions across BAN environments, including antennas, power, backhaul, and spectrum utilization
Design enterprise WLAN infrastructure using advanced RF principles, including predictive and on‑site RF modeling, heat mapping, and site surveys
Ensure WLAN design follows DoD/DAF RF, HERO, HERP, and HERF safety standards and spectrum certification requirements
Support green‑field wireless designs—no legacy wireless reuse—per modernized network requirements
Evaluate RF propagation characteristics, building materials, multipath conditions, and flight line/industrial environment constraints
Installation, Configuration, and IntegrationInstall, configure, and test broadband, WLAN, and cellular systems in accordance with engineering design packages
Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, DoD STIGs, NIAP, FIPS, and applicable cybersecurity guidelines
Coordinate with Network Engineers to optimize system integration, traffic flows, bandwidth usage, and performance
Support installation of wireless infrastructure across operational facilities, maintenance hangars, warehouses, munitions areas, and flight line operations areas
Site Surveys and Spectrum ManagementConduct predictive, passive, active, and verification wireless site surveys (indoor and outdoor)
Document survey results, including RF readings, spectrum analysis, heat maps, interference sources, and channel planning
Ensure compliance with AFI 17‑220 spectrum processes, including SCG data collection, device certification inputs, and safe RF emissions near ordnance, fuels, and personnel
Identify and document OSP/ISP constraints, power/grounding requirements, and environmental hazards that affect wireless deployment
Operations, Sustainment, and TroubleshootingMonitor wireless system performance, availability, and security posture using approved NMS tools
Diagnose and resolve wireless issues involving RF interference, connectivity, hardware failures, authentication, or configuration conflicts
Perform preventive maintenance, firmware updates, vulnerability mitigation, and configuration optimization
Support Tier 2/3 wireless troubleshooting as part of shared operational responsibilities with the Base Communications Squadron
Documentation and ComplianceDevelop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, RF heat maps, configuration files, and installation records
Ensure wireless systems meet DoD, DAF, STIG, RMF, TEMPEST, and cybersecurity standards
Record installation, maintenance, and repair actions for operational continuity and future reference
Produce required documentation deliverables, such as Wi‑Fi heat maps, wireless installation descriptions, and RF assessments for transition packages
Designs and implements LTE and 5G RAN components, including small cells, macro cells, antennas, eNodeB/gNodeB platforms, and associated transport networks.
Performs RF engineering tasks for 5G and LTE systems, including waveform analysis,…
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