Cellular & RF Engineer

About Peraton

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high‑performance communications network comprised of real‑time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive‑level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

Peraton is seeking a self‑driven and resourceful Cellular/RF Engineer to join our dynamic team of Network and UC engineers in Washington, DC. The Cellular/RF Engineer is responsible for assessing, designing, and optimizing wireless communication systems utilizing LTE, 5G, and other RF technologies.

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Conduct RF engineering studies and site surveys.
• Perform RF analysis, and support deployment efforts that enhance coverage, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Design and optimize LTE and 5G networks.
• Perform signal propagation and coverage analysis.
• Evaluate in‑building wireless solutions.
• Analyze spectrum utilization and interference issues.
• Develop RF design documentation and implementation plans.
• Support deployment, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with telecommunications and infrastructure teams.

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and 16+ years of relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant RF design credentials.
• Experience with LTE, 5G, and wireless communication technologies.
• Knowledge of RF planning and optimization tools.

• iBwave certifications
• DAS design certifications
• Enterprise telecom architecture training
• 5G protocols
• LTE technologies
• RF planning tools
• Band 12/Band 14 systems
• First Net
• Next Generation Fixed Wireless (ngFWA)
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance
• OEM‑specific wireless certifications where applicable

Target salary range: $176,000 – $282,000. Salary determination considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short‑ and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.