Expeditionary Engineer - Senior

Joint Research And Development, Llc; Belcamp (MD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research And Development, Llc seeks a Senior Expeditionary Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain expeditionary communications networks for U.S. Army test missions. The role requires leading installation, integration, testing, and ensuring cybersecurity baselines in diverse field environments.

The position offers telework with frequent travel and extended onsite support at ATEC Test Centers. A BS in IT/Engineering/Telecommunications/CS and 8+ years in relevant fields are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering or expeditionary communications.
• Experience in DoD/U.S. Army or mission-critical environments.
• DoD 8140 work role proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, deploy, configure, and sustain expeditionary networks for Army test missions.
• Develop rapidly deployable network architectures with RF, wireless, wired Ethernet, and fiber.
• Conduct RF site surveys, spectrum assessments, and interference evaluations.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless APs, antennas, and related equipment.
• Lead installation, testing, validation, and cybersecurity compliance of network systems.
• Provide senior technical guidance and support to junior engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Field support

Team guidance

RF fundamentals

TCP/IP networking

Wireless and wired networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Telecommunications/CS

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

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Expeditionary Engineer - Senior

Belcamp Full time Full Time Belcamp, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2087

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Senior Expeditionary Engineer position supporting the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. This position is a telework position with frequent travel and extended onsite support to ATEC Test Centers.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, deploy, configure, and sustain expeditionary communications networks supporting U.S. Army test and evaluation missions in fixed, remote, and operational field environments.
• Develop and implement rapidly deployable network architectures incorporating wireless, radio frequency (RF), wired Ethernet, and fiber-optic connectivity to support distributed test operations.
• Conduct RF site surveys, spectrum assessments, wireless coverage analysis, and interference evaluations to optimize communications performance across diverse operational environments.
• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless access points, antennas, and associated communications equipment.
• Engineer resilient, scalable communications solutions that support secure data transmission, network redundancy, interoperability, and mission continuity.
• Lead the installation, integration, testing, and validation of expeditionary network systems, ensuring compliance with applicable technical specifications and cybersecurity requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 1–3 network and RF communications issues, including connectivity failures, signal degradation, interference, routing anomalies, and bandwidth limitations.
• Apply applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, security configuration baselines, and network hardening practices during system deployment and sustainment.
• Develop technical documentation, including network diagrams, RF survey results, equipment configurations, test procedures, and engineering implementation plans.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and field support teams to execute modernization activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance, engineering recommendations, and troubleshooting support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support field deployment, equipment installation, acceptance testing, and recovery activities at geographically dispersed ATEC testing locations, as required.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering, wireless communications, RF systems, or expeditionary communications engineering.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, configuring, or supporting communications networks in operational, remote, or distributed environments.
• Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Army, federal government, or other mission-critical communications environments.
• CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education (CE), or an alternative qualification appropriate to the position's assigned DoD 8140 work role and proficiency level.
• Networking certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, or an equivalent credential demonstrating networking competency.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including frequency planning, antenna selection, signal propagation, interference mitigation, and wireless coverage optimization.
• Experience engineering and troubleshooting wireless and wired network infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, switching, and network security principles.
• Experience with RF testing, wireless site surveys, and network performance analysis.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless access points, and associated network equipment.
• Familiarity with network security controls, system hardening, and secure communications architectures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, equipment specifications, and implementation documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support technical operations in geographically dispersed field environments.

Security Clearance:

• An active Secret clearance.
• Candidates must be able to meet all applicable government background investigation, installation access, cybersecurity, and personnel security requirements associated with their assigned duties.

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.