Sr. RF Engineer

The Opportunity

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.

• 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

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

• 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 experience with Department of State Systems
• Deep experience with Motorola proprietary systems (ASTRO, P25, Smart Net, Smart Zone)
• 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 Pro Liant) 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

• 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.