Installation Lead - Senior

Joint Research and Development, LLC • Riverside, MD

10d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

JRAD is seeking a Senior Installation Lead to support the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). This is a telework position involving frequent travel and extended onsite support at ATEC Test Centers. The role leads installation, deployment, integration, and operational readiness of network and wireless communications infrastructure supporting ATEC test and evaluation missions, including TENM modernization efforts.

The position provides field leadership for communications infrastructure deployments across geographically dispersed test centers and fixed, mobile, remote, and expeditionary test environments. The Installation Lead coordinates government and technical stakeholders, oversees installation teams and subcontractors, and ensures installations meet engineering, quality, safety, cybersecurity, configuration-management, and site-access requirements. The role also oversees integration, testing, troubleshooting, acceptance, and the documentation of installation activities.

Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to meet applicable government background investigation, installation access, cybersecurity, and personnel security requirements. JRAD states that salary information is a general guideline and that compensation is determined based on factors including responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure installation, RF communications, wireless systems deployment, or related engineering activities.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical installation teams and coordinating complex communications infrastructure deployments.
• Hands-on experience with tactical RF employment, including planning, installation, integration, or operational support of RF communications systems in field environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale network installations, modernization projects, or communications systems integration.
• Experience supporting DoD, federal government, military test environments, or similarly complex operational infrastructure.
• RF/wireless certification such as Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or an advanced Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) credential.
• Recognized 5G industry certification or equivalent documented training in 5G architecture, deployment, integration, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of RF communications fundamentals, including antenna systems, frequency management, signal propagation, interference mitigation, and wireless coverage.
• Experience installing, configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting wireless communications equipment and supporting network infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of 5G wireless technologies, including radio access networks, network connectivity, and deployment considerations.
• Understanding of wired and wireless network architecture, IP networking, routing, switching, and network integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, site surveys, network diagrams, installation specifications, and technical implementation plans.
• Experience coordinating installation schedules, resource allocation, equipment logistics, site readiness, and installation quality assurance.
• Familiarity with RF testing equipment, wireless survey tools, and network diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of installation safety practices, configuration management, documentation, and system acceptance procedures.
• Ability to lead technical personnel and coordinate installation activities across multiple operational locations.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to meet applicable government background investigation, installation access, cybersecurity, and personnel security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation, deployment, integration, and operational readiness of network and wireless communications infrastructure for ATEC test and evaluation missions.
• Oversee onsite installation of RF communications equipment, wireless networks, 5G technologies, antennas, routers, switches, cabling, and associated infrastructure.
• Direct field installation teams, subcontractors, and technical personnel to meet engineering designs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Support tactical employment and installation of RF communications systems in fixed, mobile, remote, and expeditionary test environments.
• Coordinate site readiness assessments, equipment staging, installation planning, and deployment logistics across ATEC test centers.
• Supervise integration of wireless and RF systems with existing network infrastructure and ensure compatibility, interoperability, and operational performance.
• Conduct or oversee installation verification, system integration testing, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing against technical requirements.
• Identify and resolve RF coverage, equipment compatibility, connectivity, environmental, and site infrastructure challenges.
• Coordinate with government representatives, engineering personnel, cybersecurity teams, and program management to meet operational and mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain installation schedules, technical documentation, equipment inventories, site reports, and completion records.
• Ensure installation activities comply with applicable safety, cybersecurity, configuration-management, and government site-access requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to installation engineers and field technicians supporting TENM modernization efforts.

Benefits

• More paid time off than the average company upon hire (amount not specified).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent day care expenses.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior