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Peraton · 10 hours ago

Wireless Engineer SME (Microwave)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Wireless Engineer SME (Microwave) to support the design, integration, and sustainment of microwave and wireless communication systems for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role involves providing technical expertise in the development, testing, and maintenance of microwave systems that enable reliable communication across the National Airspace System (NAS).

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installing, configuring, and commissioning microwave radios, antennas, and related equipment like multiplexers and power systems

Planning, scheduling, and managing the execution of deployment and maintenance projects, from start to finish

Diagnosing and resolving system failures, performance issues, and circuit/wiring problems

Leading and supporting tower crews and subcontractors on installation and maintenance tasks

Acting as a liaison with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and client satisfaction

Deploying emergency response solutions, such as mobile units, during outages or natural disasters

Driving safety compliance, quality assurance, and accurate project documentation

Qualification

RF engineeringMicrowave link designWireless communication systemsSite surveysSystem troubleshootingProject managementClient coordinationEmergency responseQuality assuranceElectromagnetic theoryFault-tolerant systemsHigh-availability systemsLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years' experience or Associates degree and 14 years' experience or a High School Diploma and 16 years of experience

Strong foundation in radio frequency (RF) energy, electromagnetic theory, and microwave transmission principles

Demonstrated ability to plan and design microwave links, including path profiling, link performance calculations, and verification of required clearances

Hands-on experience with physical installation and configuration of microwave equipment, including cable routing/termination, antenna alignment, and system troubleshooting

Proven experience conducting comprehensive site surveys to assess location suitability, identify potential interference, and plan for power, grounding, and mast placement

Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues that occur during installation or post-deployment to ensure system reliability and performance