Cellular & RF Engineer

Peraton•Washington, DC

2d•$176,000 - $282,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a self-driven and resourceful Cellular/RF Engineer to join our dynamic 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.

Requirements

An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
OEM-specific wireless certifications where applicable.
Relevant RF design credentials.
DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.
Experience with LTE, 5G, and wireless communication technologies.
Knowledge of RF planning and optimization tools.

Nice To Haves

iBwave certifications
DAS design certifications
Enterprise telecom architecture training
5G protocols
LTE technologies
RF planning tools
Band 12/Band 14 systems
FirstNet
Next Generation Fixed Wireless (ngFWA)

Responsibilities

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.