Overview
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required) – World Wide Technology (WWT)
Position Details
* Location: Washington DC Capital Region
* Travel: 50-75% required
Position Summary
The RF Engineer is responsible for supporting tasks related to radio frequency authorizations and spectrum planning. This role involves preparing new authorizations, modifying or deleting existing records to align with evolving organizational requirements, and developing frequency plans to improve interoperability among organizational components and key partners. The RF Engineer conducts basic propagation analyses and creates coverage plots to aid in engineering diagrams, focusing on achieving optimal system performance and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform RF propagation analysis, coverage modeling, and link budget calculations using tools such as Motorola's Propagation Modeling Software, ATDI, or iBwave.
* Conduct site surveys and field RF testing to assess and validate signal coverage, interference, and performance metrics.
* Analyze RF system performance data (RSSI, SINR, BER) and adjust system parameters to resolve performance issues or optimize network coverage.
* Configure and align base stations, repeaters, combiners, antennas, and related RF infrastructure components to meet system requirements.
* Support tasks related to radio frequency authorizations, including preparing new authorizations and modifying or deleting existing records.
* Assist in spectrum planning and develop frequency plans to improve interoperability among organizational components and key partners.
* Conduct basic propagation analyses and create coverage plots to aid in engineering diagrams.
* Identify and mitigate sources of interference or signal degradation using spectrum analyzers, field test equipment, and monitoring tools.
* Focus on achieving optimal system performance and cost efficiency in all engineering tasks.
* Identify and propose potential sites for system infrastructure based on engineering design and propagation modeling, ensuring these sites meet operational requirements.
* Review current tactical communications equipment configurations and provide suggestions for improvements to reduce costs and enhance performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of RF solutions.
* Document RF designs, test results, field data, and recommendations in formal engineering reports and system documentation.
Qualifications
* Experience in radio frequency authorizations and spectrum planning.
* Proficiency in conducting propagation analyses and creating coverage plots.
* Strong understanding of RF engineering principles and practices.
* Ability to identify and propose potential sites for system infrastructure based on engineering design and propagation modeling.
* Knowledge of tactical communications equipment configurations and performance optimization.
* Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance in accordance with agency requirements.
Preferred Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
* Ability to adapt to changing environments and operational needs.
Compensation and Benefits
A reasonable base salary range is $115,000.00 to $129,000.00 annually. Final compensation is based on factors including location, experience, skill set, performance, and business needs. Benefits for full-time employees include health and wellbeing coverage, retirement plans with company matching, paid time off, and additional perks.
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All.
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