Sr. Wireless Engineer

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 is hiring a Sr. Wireless Engineer located in the DC Metro area to help manage the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Task Orders working with the Air Force to modernize the Base.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead wireless network design and architecture for modernized NIPR wireless infrastructure ensuring comprehensive coverage, optimal performance, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Design wireless local area network (WLAN) infrastructure based on greenfield implementations with no legacy wireless reuse.
• Perform RF site surveys, propagation modeling, and heatmap analysis determining optimal wireless access point placements.
• Design wireless coverage for flightline locations, aircraft maintenance hangars, supply warehouses, munitions storage areas, vehicle maintenance facilities, entry control points, and all required coverage areas.
• Design wireless authentication mechanisms, Network Access Control implementations, and secure wireless architectures complying with DoD security requirements.
• Ensure TEMPEST compliance for all wireless infrastructure preventing electromagnetic emanations compromising classified information.
• Coordinate spectrum planning and frequency coordination with base Spectrum Managers.
• Design wireless architectures supporting high-density user environments and mission-critical mobility requirements.
• Evaluate emerging wireless technologies including private 5G and recommends implementations.
• Develop wireless equipment Bills of Materials specifying wireless controllers, access points, antennas, and supporting infrastructure.
• Create detailed wireless coverage maps and Radio Frequency engineering documentation.
• Participate in Integration Planning Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews.
• Ensure wireless designs integrate seamlessly with wired network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wireless engineering, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of wireless network engineering experience.
• Certified Wireless Design Professional (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 the ability to successfully pass a background check and obtain an Interim Secret clearance.

Salary Range - $125,000 - $135,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.