Sr. Wireless Engineer

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

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. in the DC Metro area seeks a Sr. Wireless Engineer to lead BIM task orders for the Air Force, focusing on modern wireless infrastructure and secure DoD-compliant designs.

The role includes RF surveys, spectrum coordination, 5G/private networks, BOM creation, and seamless integration with wired networks, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wireless eng., telecom, EE, or related field.
• CWDP certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Security+ CE or higher required.
• DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead wireless network design and architecture for modernized DoD infrastructure.
• Perform RF site surveys, propagation modeling, and heatmap analysis.
• Design WLAN for greenfield deployments with no legacy reuse.
• Coordinate spectrum planning with base Spectrum Managers.
• Ensure TEMPEST compliance and secure wireless architectures.
• Develop wireless BOMs and integration with wired networks.

Skills

CWDP certification

Security+ CE

DoD Secret clearance

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Education

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

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. Can obtain within 60 days of hire.
• 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.