Cellular Systems Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Purpose and Impact: The Systems Cellular Engineer shall provide wireless/RF engineering support on systems, system elements, components, devices and/or processes. The position also requires the following: Engineering disciplines to support design, development, and implementation activities Reviewing, evaluating and analyzing equipment, components, engineering documents, test plans, test data and procedures Conducting installation and maintenance of systems/equipment Providing associated training to customer personnel In-depth knowledge of Wi-Fi or cellular systems to include current 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G communications network along with future technologies General principles of RF communications and propagation. Intermediate expertise on personal computers, associated software, and basic networking applications. Direct field experience involving the integration, deployment, optimization and use of RF systems. Experience with IP networking to include hardware platforms (Firewalls, switches, routers) with Cisco or equivalent certifications being a plus. Must have experience in fielding telecommunications equipment with an emphasis on the RF interface (any combination of designing, building, testing, optimizing, evaluating, and deploying). Project management experience along with the ability to articulate risk management efforts, defining timelines, and defining scope while working in a diverse cross-functional team. The potential candidate should be a self-starter and capable of providing detailed documentation to stakeholders and other leadership team members. Work Schedule: Mon thru Friday (5 x 8s or possibly 4x 10s) Essential Responsibilities: Include providing management level wireless/RF support on systems, system elements, components, devices and/or processes; applies engineering disciplines to support design, development and implementation activities; reviews, evaluates and analyzes equipment, components, engineering documents, test plans, test data and procedures; conducts installation and maintenance of systems/equipment and provides associated training to personnel. Must have experience in fielding telecommunications equipment with an emphasis on the RF interface (any combination of designing, building, testing, optimizing, evaluating, and deploying). Must have project management experience along with the ability to articulate risk management efforts, defining timelines, and defining scope while working within a diverse cross-functional team. The potential candidate should be a self-starter and capable of providing detailed documentation to stakeholders and other leadership team members. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Requires approximately 20% travel

Requirements

Clearance Required: TS w/poly Eligibility
Minimum Education: BS degree and 5+ years of directly related experience in any of the described fields to include project management, cellular, Wi-Fi, or Signals Intelligence.
In lieu of a BS degree, 12+ years of direct experience in commercial wireless communications with emphasis on project management or 8+ years of relevant military experience with cell site simulators is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of Wi-Fi or cellular systems to include current 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G communications network along with future technologies
General principles of RF communications and propagation.
Intermediate expertise on personal computers, associated software, and basic networking applications.
Direct field experience involving the integration, deployment, optimization and use of RF systems.
Experience with IP networking to include hardware platforms (Firewalls, switches, routers) with Cisco or equivalent certifications being a plus.
Must have experience in fielding telecommunications equipment with an emphasis on the RF interface (any combination of designing, building, testing, optimizing, evaluating, and deploying).
Project management experience along with the ability to articulate risk management efforts, defining timelines, and defining scope while working in a diverse cross-functional team.
The potential candidate should be a self-starter and capable of providing detailed documentation to stakeholders and other leadership team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing programs involving cellular and Wi-Fi operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

providing management level wireless/RF support on systems, system elements, components, devices and/or processes
applies engineering disciplines to support design, development and implementation activities
reviews, evaluates and analyzes equipment, components, engineering documents, test plans, test data and procedures
conducts installation and maintenance of systems/equipment and provides associated training to personnel
fielding telecommunications equipment with an emphasis on the RF interface (any combination of designing, building, testing, optimizing, evaluating, and deploying)
project management experience along with the ability to articulate risk management efforts, defining timelines, and defining scope while working within a diverse cross-functional team
providing detailed documentation to stakeholders and other leadership team members