Standards Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Standards Engineer to support technical standards development for wireless and packet data networks.

You will develop and attend domestic and international meetings, provide technical expertise during calls, and assist in submitting technical contributions for the program. A US citizenship and Top Secret clearance are required; a BA/BS or eight years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree in an applicable field, or eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• In‑depth technical knowledge and experience with wireless and packet data networks, including GPRS, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, CDMA2000, IMS, IP, SIP, and RTP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and attend domestic and international standards‑based meetings, including carrier‑specific meetings.
• Participate in conference calls to provide technical expertise and recommendations.
• Support the development and submission of technical contributions for the program.

Skills

Wireless networks

Packet data networks

GPRS

HSPA

UMTS

LTE

CDMA2000

IMS/IP/SIP/RTP

Standards experience

Meeting coordination

Education

BA/BS in a relevant field

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a Standards Engineer to support technical standards development efforts in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of wireless and packet data networks, along with hands‑on experience participating in industry standards organizations, to help shape technical contributions on behalf of the program.

What will you do?

• Develop and attend domestic and international standards‑based meetings, including carrier‑specific meetings.
• Participate in conference calls to provide technical expertise and recommendations.
• Support the development and submission of technical contributions for the program.

Do you have what it takes?

• Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree in an applicable field, or eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• In‑depth technical knowledge and experience with wireless and packet data networks, including GPRS, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, CDMA2000, IMS, IP, SIP, and RTP.

• Practical experience attending and developing contributions within industry lawful intercept standards organizations, such as European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
• Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
• 3GPP2.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS).
• Cloud Services Forum (CSF).
• Active Top Secret clearance VTG's estimated starting pay range is $76,000-$100,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.