Senior RF Wireless Design Engineer

Tyto Athene, LLC; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Senior RF Wireless Design Engineer to lead the design and deployment of advanced 5G and Wi-Fi networks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RF design, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage complex wireless projects in various environments.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in RF design and wireless engineering.
• Deep knowledge of 5G NR and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RF design and engineering of 5G NR and Wi-Fi networks.
• Conduct and analyze RF surveys using industry-standard tools.
• Produce detailed RF design documentation, including heatmaps.

Skills

RF design

wireless engineering

RF propagation

technical writing

spectrum planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Certifications such as CWNE, CWDP, CBRS CPI

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

iBwave

Ekahau

Atoll

AirMagnet

Job description

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Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior RF Wireless Design Engineer who will lead the design, planning, and deployment of advanced 5G and Wi-Fi wireless networks for both indoor and outdoor environments. This role demands expert-level understanding of RF survey methodologies, propagation modeling, and the technical nuances of wireless infrastructure design in enterprise and mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, capable of turning complex wireless requirements into scalable, high-performance network solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the RF design and engineering of 5G NR and Wi-Fi (including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) networks across a range of environments: campuses, urban outdoor areas, secure facilities, and mixed-use buildings.
• Conduct and analyze RF surveys using tools such as Ekahau, iBwave, AirMagnet, or similar platforms.
• Design and validate wireless coverage models, link budgets, and antenna placements using advanced propagation and simulation tools.
• Produce detailed RF design documentation, including heatmaps, coverage analysis, and installation drawings.
• Collaborate with civil, network, and security teams to ensure end-to-end integration of the wireless solution.
• Oversee or support installation planning including cabling pathways, mounting strategies, power considerations, and environmental constraints.
• Support wireless performance optimization through site audits, tuning, and spectrum analysis.
• Provide engineering leadership throughout the lifecycle: design, deployment, validation, and post-deployment support.
• Ensure compliance with FCC, NTIA, and/or agency-specific RF regulations and security standards.

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in RF design and wireless engineering, with proven success in enterprise or public sector wireless deployments.
• Deep knowledge of 5G NR (standalone and non-standalone) and Wi-Fi technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
• Extensive experience conducting predictive, passive, and active RF surveys using industry-standard tools.
• Strong understanding of RF propagation, interference mitigation, spectrum planning, and site-specific challenges.
• Proficient with RF planning software such as iBwave, Ekahau, and/or Atoll.
• Solid foundation in wireless security, backhaul planning, and QoS/SLA design.
• Familiarity with CBRS, DAS, private 5G, small cells, and outdoor wireless mesh solutions.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Certifications such as CWNE, CWDP, CBRS CPI, iBwave Level 2, or 5G NR Fundamentals.
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Experience with private 5G deployments, edge compute integration, or IoT environments.
• Knowledge of federal wireless deployments (DoD, DHS, FAA, etc.) and spectrum licensing requirements.
• Familiarity with site acquisition, ROW permitting, and power/fiber coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Wireless Communications, or 10 years’ experience in a related field

Clearance:

• Secret Clearance required, Top Secret eligibility desired

Location:

• This position is remote w/ up to 25% CONUS travel

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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