Cellular / Radio Frequency Engineer –II

IDS International; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS International seeks a Cellular/RadioFrequency Engineer II at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN, to design, deploy, and maintain cellular and RF systems for MACCTTE.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in EE/telecommunications and 5+ years of RF engineering experience, with DoD/FCC coordination and spectrum management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• 5+ years of experience engineering and operating cellular and RF systems (2G/3G/4G/5G).
• Experience in RF spectrum management and coordination with DoD and FCC entities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain cellular and RF systems (4G/5G) and related infrastructure.
• Perform RF spectrum engineering and management; coordinate frequency requests and licensing.
• Integrate RF with cyberrange/OT/ICS environments and support JIOR connectivity.
• Conduct site surveys, signal analysis, coverage mapping, and testing; implement interference mitigation.
• Provide RF support during live events and document procedures and findings.

Skills

RF systems

Spectrum management

DoD/FCC coordination

Security+ CE / IAT Level2

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Network planning tools

Virtualization

SDN

Job description

Cellular/RadioFrequency Engineer - II

About SITE525

SITE525 is at the forefront of delivering cuttingedge training solutions for information maneuver specialists. Our mission is to empower the warfighter with realistic, highfidelity training environments that simulate the challenges of modern information warfare. This Cellular/RF Engineer role will support the MACCTTE contract and is contingent upon award. The position is located at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, IN.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain cellular and radiofrequency systems supporting MACCTTE, including 4GLTE/5G networks, fixed/mobile wireless systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform RF spectrum engineering and management: coordinate frequency requests and licensing, develop spectrum baselines, monitor and deconflict spectrum during testing and training events, and liaise with DoD spectrum managers and the FCC.
• Integrate RF systems with cyberrange and OT/ICS environments; ensure compliance with DoD spectrum policies and support Joint Information Operations Range (JIOR) connectivity.
• Conduct site surveys, signal analysis, coverage mapping, and performance testing; implement security hardening and interference-mitigation strategies.
• Provide RF support during live events, troubleshoot issues, and document processes, procedures, and after-action findings.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related field with at least five years of experience in engineering and operating cellular and RF systems (2G/3G/4G/5G).
• Experience in RF spectrum management and frequency coordination with DoD and FCC entities.
• Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, and network planning tools; proficiency in integrating RF hardware and software solutions.
• Meet IATLevel2 requirements (Security+ CE or equivalent) and familiarity with DoD 8570.01M.
• Prior experience working in a DoD test/training or cyberrange environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization, software-defined networking, or test instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Joint Spectrum Center processes, National Guard missions, and 5G experimentation.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CCNA Wireless, AWS Advanced Networking).

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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