RF Design Engineer

CED Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Work From Home

Team Member Discount Program

Opportunities for career growth

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO and Casual Leave

Holiday Pay

401k plan with company match

Job summary

CED Systems in Washington, DC is seeking an In-Building RF Engineer to design and optimize DAS and small cell deployments for indoor environments, ensuring strong LTE and 5G performance across venues. You will collaborate with construction teams, OEMs, carriers, and project managers, interpret floor plans, produce carrier-ready design documents, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

A BS in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications and an iBwave Level 3 Designer

Qualifications

• Design in-building wireless systems including DAS (passive and active) and small cell solutions to meet coverage and capacity requirements.
• Prior experience working with T-Mobile on in-building wireless or DAS projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Holds an iBwave Level 3 Designer certification.

Responsibilities

• Design in-building wireless systems for DAS deployments.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, technicians, deployment and integration teams, OEMs, carriers, project managers, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Experience designing or supporting both passive and active DAS architectures.
• Familiarity with carrier RF specifications and design compliance requirements.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting architectural floor plans and construction drawings.
• Produce clear, carrier-ready design documentation and ongoing project updates.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, and technicians to ensure proper system deployment.

Skills

In-building RF design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

iBwave Level 3 Designer certification

Tools

iBwave

Microsoft Office

Job description

CED Systems is a telecommunications company supporting nationwide 5G and in-building wireless deployments. We provide engineering and infrastructure services for DAS, small cells, and related network solutions, helping deliver reliable indoor connectivity across a wide range of environments. As an In-Building RF Engineer, you will help shape wireless performance inside complex indoor spaces where coverage, capacity, and user experience matter most. This role focuses on in-building RF solutions that support LTE and 5G performance, with work centered on designing and improving systems that keep people and businesses connected across commercial and high-demand environments.

Responsibilities

• Design in-building wireless systems for DAS deployments.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, technicians, deployment and integration teams, OEMs, carriers, project managers, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Experience designing or supporting both passive and active DAS architectures.
• Familiarity with carrier RF specifications and design compliance requirements, ideally within a T-Mobile or similar carrier program.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting architectural floor plans and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, carrier-ready design documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Figma) and general design/documentation tools.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Experience using iBwave for DAS design work.

Qualifications

• Design in-building wireless systems including DAS (passive and active) and small cell solutions to meet coverage and capacity requirements.
• Prior experience working with T-Mobile on in-building wireless or DAS projects.

RF Design & Engineering

• Design in-building wireless systems including DAS (passive and active) and small cell solutions to meet coverage and capacity requirements.
• Prior experience working with T-Mobile on in-building wireless or DAS projects.

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, and technicians to ensure proper system deployment.
• Collaborate with deployment and integration teams, OEMs, carriers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with regulatory requirements, carrier standards, and industry best practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Holds an iBwave Level 3 Designer certification.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience working on multi-carrier in-building systems for major operators.
• Experience in high-profile venues such as airports, stadiums, hospitals, and large commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with public safety systems (ERRCS, FirstNet) and CBRS or private LTE networks.
• Knowledge of OSHA and site-specific safety guidelines for construction and operational environments.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Team Member Discount Program
• Opportunities for career growth
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and Casual Leave
• Holiday Pay
• 401k plan with company match

CED Systems is an equal opportunity employer. CED Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.