Cellular Engineer Crane, Indiana

Precise Systems, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense solutions provider is seeking a Cellular Engineer in Indiana to support the development of wireless communication systems. The ideal candidate will design, integrate, and evaluate wireless capabilities, focusing on 3G, LTE, and 5G protocols. Duties include software engineering, testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience are required. This role demands in-person support and the successful applicant must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience in software engineering or wireless communications.
• Understanding of wireless protocol fundamentals and device behavior.
• Ability to analyze technical data and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and evaluation of cellular communication capabilities.
• Conduct software engineering activities including coding and debugging.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for customer objectives.

Skills

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Cellular Protocols (3G, LTE, 5G)

Test Automation

Analytical Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are seeking a Cellular Engineer, Journeyman to support our customer in Crane, Indiana. In this role, you will support the design, integration, test, and evaluation of wireless and cellular capabilities for Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare systems, with emphasis on 3G, LTE, and 5G protocols, software-based test infrastructure, vulnerability assessment, and lab and field test execution. This role aligns to customer requirements for wireless communication protocol expertise, software engineering support, and test and evaluation activities supporting NSWC Crane’s Expeditionary EW mission. This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong software and protocol knowledge with hands-on test experience and a mission focus. The successful candidate will help advance capabilities that improve system performance, rigor of test activities, and the Government’s ability to evaluate wireless-enabled threats and technologies in laboratory, simulation, and operationally relevant environments.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless communication capabilities in support of Government research, development, and test activities.
• Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments.
• Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance using C, C++, and Python.
• Develop, execute, and refine test plans, procedures, and protocols for laboratory, simulated, over-the-air, and field test events.
• Support test and evaluation activities through test preparation, execution, data collection, data reduction, analysis, reporting, and briefing development.
• Evaluate protocol behavior, vulnerabilities, quality of service characteristics, device performance, and implementation tradeoffs across wireless systems.
• Support software unit, integration, and system-level testing, including regression testing, requirements traceability, and verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to test automation efforts that improve consistency, repeatability, rigor, and efficiency of test events.
• Analyze system and test data and develop technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports, test documentation, briefing materials, and other work products required in support of customer objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Government and contractor teams supporting engineering, software, RF analysis, modeling and simulation, and test infrastructure efforts.
• Support work in secure and classified environments and travel as required to support customer test events and mission needs.

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline with a concentration in computer science or communications systems.

Desired Experience

• 3+ years of related professional experience in software engineering, computer networks, wireless communications, protocol development, or test and evaluation.
• Experience with cellular protocols and standards including 3G, LTE, and 5G.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience developing, executing, or supporting structured test activities in laboratory or field environments.
• Understanding of wireless protocol fundamentals, device behavior, vulnerabilities, and performance characteristics.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to mission execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless vulnerability analysis, protocol exploitation, or RF/cyber test environments.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, EW, cyber, or spectrum-related programs.
• Familiarity with software-based test infrastructure, automated test frameworks, and Git-based development workflows.
• Experience with verification and validation, requirements traceability, and formal test reporting.
• Experience supporting over-the-air, lab, or field-based wireless testing.
• Familiarity with RF analysis tools, signal assessment, signal generation, or software-defined radio environments.
• Ability to support tasking in higher-classification environments, including TS/SCI-eligible efforts, as required by assignment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.