RF Spectrum Engineer III
About The Position
The RF Spectrum Engineer is responsible for the installation and lifecycle maintenance of RF systems at Department of State facilities for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Offices of Security Technology (ST) and Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE). The engineer builds and configures RF systems, tests equipment to ensure functionality, and manages hardware and software configuration changes to ensure interoperability of highly technical equipment. The role provides technical support for all phases of RF systems—including pre-installation, installation, and post installation—and coordinates all reporting, including pre- and post-trip reports and Engineering Security Services Reports (ESSRs). The RF Spectrum Engineer III serves as the team lead, coordinating travel, ECC, and other travel documents, and assists in identifying and developing equipment upgrades and platform replacements. Additional responsibilities include performing surveys for new installations at existing facilities, developing and administering user training for multiple existing and new systems, configuring laptops, and assisting with the development and maintenance of deployment plans and schedules. The engineer is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.
Requirements
- Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in RF research, development, or testing.
- Prior experience as an electrician or installer of technical security equipment.
- Knowledge of State Department Managing Projects methodology.
- Prior experience as a project manager with supervisory responsibilities.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
- Demonstrated good attitude and ability to work as a leader and as a member of a team.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or IT related field highly desired.
- Prior experience working with budgetary operations is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, and AutoCAD highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Installation and lifecycle maintenance of RF systems at Department of State facilities.
- Building and configuring RF systems.
- Testing equipment to ensure functionality.
- Managing hardware and software configuration changes.
- Providing technical support for all phases of RF systems (pre-installation, installation, post-installation).
- Coordinating reporting, including pre- and post-trip reports and Engineering Security Services Reports (ESSRs).
- Serving as team lead, coordinating travel, ECC, and other travel documents.
- Identifying and developing equipment upgrades and platform replacements.
- Performing surveys for new installations at existing facilities.
- Developing and administering user training for multiple existing and new systems.
- Configuring laptops.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of deployment plans and schedules.
- Working with data throughout its lifecycle (collection, management, analysis, reporting, secure disposition).
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
