5G/6G Wireless Principal Expert
About The Position
The 5G/6G Wireless Principal Expert serves as a high-level strategic advisor to the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO), providing expertise across next-generation cellular technology integration, enterprise architecture, tactical commercial-to-defense integration, policy, and governance. The role leads implementation of the DoW FutureG enterprise strategy and establishes reference architectures and interoperability standards for securely fielding 5G/6G systems across the Joint Force, Combatant Commands, and global military installations. The position is based in Alexandria, Virginia, at client sites at the Pentagon and Mark Center, with limited telework. An active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility for immediate reactivation/reinstatement is required; a polygraph is not required.
Requirements
- Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance or be eligible for immediate reactivation/reinstatement; an inactive or debriefed clearance of less than 24 months is acceptable if the investigation or Continuous Vetting status remains in-scope.
- At least 20 years of progressive engineering leadership in telecommunications systems engineering, wireless network architecture, RF engineering, or enterprise tactical communications.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related STEM field.
- Proven mastery of 3GPP 5G standards (Release 15 through 18+), core network architectures, Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) deployments, and emerging 6G concepts.
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale enterprise deployments, defense acquisition processes, and joint interoperability requirements.
Nice To Haves
- PhD; extensive senior leadership in uniformed or civil service (such as Military Rank O-5/O-6, GS-15, SES, or defense contractor Senior Fellow equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of a doctorate.
- Deep familiarity with JADC2 initiatives, tactical data links, or mission partner environments.
- Prior direct support to an OSW organization, Joint Staff, or a Military Department Headquarters (HQDA, HQAF, OPNAV, HQMC).
- Advanced Systems Engineering (INCOSE CSEP/ESEP), Information Security (CISSP, ISSAP), or Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF) certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design, high-level integration, and execution of the DoW 5G Reference Architecture across hardware, software, and cloud-native infrastructure environments.
- Evaluate and architect deployment of Open RAN (O-RAN), network slicing, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), and Software-Defined Radio (SDR) solutions for defense and tactical communications networks.
- Formulate and govern DoW technical standards, acquisition policies, and capability requirements; direct and participate in OSW-level C3 governance forums, Joint Staff working groups, and international standards bodies.
- Apply 3GPP 5G NR and emerging 6G standards to address engineering, interoperability, and cross-domain solution challenges.
- Integrate Zero Trust Architecture and cybersecurity engineering principles into 5G/6G infrastructure to defend transport networks against electronic warfare and cyber threats.
- Provide technical recommendations, technology transition roadmaps, and operational metrics to the DoW CIO and senior executive stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
