Senior Wireless Engineer - DoD RF & Private 5G Architect

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Wireless Engineer in the DC Metro area to manage Base Infrastructure Modernization task orders with the Air Force. The role focuses on design, RF/propagation analysis, and secure, DoD-compliant wireless architectures.

The candidate will lead WLAN design across diverse facilities, perform site surveys, and coordinate with spectrum managers, while ensuring TEMPEST and security requirements are met. Travel as needed and a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wireless engineering, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of wireless network engineering experience.
• CWDP certification required.
• Security+ CE required or higher.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Requires a DoD Secret security clearance or interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead wireless network design and architecture for modernized NIPR wireless infrastructure and ensure coverage and performance.
• Design WLAN infrastructure for greenfield implementations with no legacy reuse.
• Perform RF site surveys, propagation modeling, and heatmap analysis for AP placements.
• Design wireless coverage for flightline locations, hangars, warehouses, and other facilities.
• Design wireless authentication and network access control and secure wireless architecture.
• Ensure TEMPEST compliance for wireless infrastructure and protect classified information.
• Coordinate spectrum planning with base Spectrum Managers.
• Support high-density user environments and mission-critical mobility requirements.
• Evaluate emerging wireless tech including private 5G and recommend implementations.
• Develop wireless Bills of Materials for controllers, APs, antennas, and infra.
• Create wireless coverage maps and RF engineering documentation.
• Participate in Integration Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews.
• Ensure wireless designs integrate with wired network infrastructure.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Willing to travel

Education

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

Tools

CWDP certification

Security+ CE

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Wireless Engineer in the DC Metro area to manage Base Infrastructure Modernization task orders with the Air Force. The role focuses on design, RF/propagation analysis, and secure, DoD-compliant wireless architectures.

The candidate will lead WLAN design across diverse facilities, perform site surveys, and coordinate with spectrum managers, while ensuring TEMPEST and security requirements are met. Travel as needed and a DoD clearance are required.