Field Systems Engineer (RF/IoT) - Bremerton, WA

Logistics Management Institute•Bremerton, WA

29d•$129,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking an experienced Field Systems (RF/IoT) Engineer to support a DoD client in Bremerton, WA. The role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing RFID, Bluetooth, and IoT solutions for defense logistics and asset tracking. This position requires hands-on engineering, system-level problem solving, and the ability to work with hardware, networking, and data in diverse operational environments. The candidate will recommend, configure, and optimize sensors, readers, and communication infrastructure, analyze communication protocols, develop new wireless methods, mitigate interference, apply RF engineering principles, support field deployments, and execute test procedures. Travel up to 25-50% is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience with RF, IoT, or sensor-based systems.
Strong understanding of RFID, Bluetooth, and wireless network design.
Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, HP, etc.).
Proficiency with network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, and DHCP.
Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI) configuration and Linux-based systems; shell scripting a plus.
Deep understanding of RF testing tools and diagnostics.
Ability to translate mission requirements into reliable, field-deployable technical solutions.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a bias for action.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an active secret clearance; current active secret clearance preferred.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensor fusion, edge computing, or embedded systems integration.
Knowledge of low-power communication protocols (LoRa, Zigbee, NB-IoT, LTE-M).
Familiarity with DoD or other secure operational environments.
Certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA.
Experience supporting field deployments in austere or expeditionary conditions.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy wireless data collection and communication systems that meet unique operational and environmental constraints.
Recommend and implement hardware, infrastructure, and installation configurations tailored to each facility’s layout and mission needs.
Analyze and tune communication protocols for varying bandwidth, latency, frequency, proximity, and payload requirements.
Develop and refine new wireless communication methods to improve logistics efficiency.
Identify, analyze, and mitigate interference or signal degradation issues in complex environments.
Apply RF engineering principles and tools to maximize system performance and reliability.
Support troubleshooting, optimization, and sustainment for deployed systems in the field.
Develop and execute test and qualification procedures for wireless and IoT systems.
Travel up to 25–50% to support installations, testing, and on-site engineering work.