Sr. Cellular/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II (6525)

MetroStar•Washington, DC

4h•$170,000 - $340,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Sr. Cellular/RF Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing secure wireless connectivity solutions to deliver resilient, mission-critical communications for the federal government. The team engineers and operates high-reliability RF and cellular infrastructure in secure environments, and this role is crucial for strengthening, modernizing, and scaling these capabilities to meet evolving mission needs. MetroStar emphasizes its commitment to its people, fostering a legacy of building strong teams and focusing on a mission of passion for its people and value for its customers.

Requirements

Active U.S. Government Issued Top Secret security clearance (or higher level classification).
Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role when this billet is cyber-coded, such as Security+ as a baseline with SSCP or CISSP for senior practitioners. If not cyber-coded, certification may be designated as not applicable.
7+ years of experience as an RF engineer with a primary focus on cellular and RF technologies.
Demonstrated experience assessing, engineering, and optimizing wireless connectivity solutions, including 4G and 5G cellular technologies.
Hands-on experience conducting RF and cellular site surveys, including signal strength measurements, propagation analysis, and coverage validation.
Proven ability to design and implement in-building and campus wireless solutions to improve coverage, capacity, and reliability.
Operational experience troubleshooting RF interference, signal degradation, and performance issues in complex environments.
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Required technical certifications include a vendor or OEM certification aligned to deployed network or RF equipment or FCC GROL where applicable.
This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

Use cellular and RF technologies to assess, design, and engineer secure wireless connectivity solutions in mission-critical federal environments.
Conduct RF site surveys, measure and analyze signal strength and interference, and design solutions to improve in-building coverage, performance, and reliability.
Participate in Agile execution while clearly communicating technical findings, recommendations, and solution impacts to technical teams and government stakeholders, building trust through consistent delivery and technical excellence.