Senior RF Engineer (In-Building Wireless Consultant)

Job Overview Our client is looking to hire a Senior RF Engineer/In‑Building Wireless Consultant with 11+ years of experience to assist the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) within the DC Government. This role requires expertise in designing, implementing, and testing wireless communication systems with a focus on public safety radio infrastructure, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and in‑building wireless systems. The consultant will support the design, implementation, and optimization of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) supporting FirstNet and P25 public safety radio communications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and government regulations. Day‑to‑Day Tasks Support various capital project tasks associated with radio system infrastructure, subscriber radio deployment, DAS systems performance monitoring and interference resolution, and the testing and acceptance of OUC projects associated with DAS and radio systems infrastructure Develop criteria for approval of In‑Building Wireless (IBW) proposals and applications Review and approve IBW proposals for compliance Review existing guidelines for IBW Update requirements for IBW systems implementation and support when applicable Perform field surveys of new and existing BDA installations Troubleshoot IBW network interference on the Public Safety Radio System Investigate IBW network coverage issues Support / complete agency radio programming requests Manage/coordinate encryption and OTAR upgrades Develop radio training material for internal and external users Develop technical guidelines for radio use Maintain and calibrate Client P25 subscriber radios Support OUC radio operations Responsibilities Provide assessments of technical and operational practices associated with system upgrades and changes, ensuring alignment with industry standards for the requested technology Offer Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for Public Safety Radio, DAS, and BDA systems Organize and research new or existing wireless technologies, products, and innovations Conduct research from various sources, including reference works, literature, statistical records, and online media Analyze data and prepare reports and studies for use by professionals, making recommendations based on findings Technical Skills Strong experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), especially in public safety contexts (FirstNet, P25) Proficient in radio frequency (RF) principles, troubleshooting network interference and coverage issues Skilled in radio system testing, link budget analysis, and DAS performance monitoring Knowledge of FCC regulations and compliance requirements for wireless systems Project Management & Compliance Experience in managing system upgrades, requirements gathering, and design reviews Familiarity with change management, system acceptance, and compliance with IBW system guidelines Analytical Skills Ability to analyze and interpret technical data for system performance evaluations Experience in hardware/software analysis to assess system suitability Communication Skills Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation, training, and stakeholder collaboration Ability to train users and work effectively with internal teams and external vendors Minimum Education/Certification Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience Certification in related areas (e.g., NICET) is a plus Must Have Skills 1o to 15 years as SME in complex enterprise level projects 5 years of experience working in public safety radio communications systems and DAS systems 3 years of interoperable radio communications experience 3 years of experience with integration of P25 and 4G / 5G DAS systems Infrastructure 3 years of experience with RF engineering tools to simulate 4G and LMR coverage analysis 3 years of experience in drive testing P25 radio systems and 4G/5G cellular systems 3 years of radio network coverage and interference analysis experience 3 years of experience in in-building wireless systems design, implementation, testing, monitoring and interference management 3 years of experience in troubleshooting wireless systems including LMR, 4G/5G, and DAS 3 years of experience with LMR and DAS systems infrastructure 3 years of experience with P25 radio network 3 years of experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability 1 year of experience and knowledge with LTE and P25 standard practices 3 years of experience and knowledge of DAS operations 6 years of experience and knowledge of wireless communications - combination of theory and practice Nice to Have Skills 2 years of experience in developing fleet maps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety #J-18808-Ljbffr MDAEdge