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Job Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (Radio Systems Manager) Location: Washington DC Metro Area (Must be able to reach airport facilities within 1 hour) Work Schedule: On-site as needed, Remote when not on-site Job Type: Full-Time Contractor US Citizen only due to nature of project Must-Have Skills: Radio Frequency (RF) Network Design & Analysis: Strong experience in RF network design, including link budget analysis, coverage planning, and interference mitigation. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems Engineering: Expertise in engineering, design, and implementation of LMR communications systems, including multi-trunk system management and troubleshooting. FCC & Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of FCC regulations and the ability to ensure system compliance with federal and regional regulations. Radio Systems Testing & Troubleshooting: Proven ability to use RF testing equipment (Aeroflex, Bird Technologies, Motorola) for system troubleshooting and performance evaluation. Technical Documentation & Reporting: Strong experience in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including system configurations, test results, and reports for senior leadership. Responsibilities: Perform full-range analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of RF systems, ensuring compliance with FCC and regional regulations. Conduct RF coverage planning, interference analysis, and system dimensioning for airport communication networks. Support Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system engineering, design, and implementation for the Airport Authority’s radio systems. Analyze and evaluate radio frequency performance metrics using advanced test equipment, including Aeroflex Land-Mobile Radio Test Set, Bird Technologies Site Analyzers, and Motorola R2670 Spectrum Analyzers. Ensure system capacity, coverage, and reliability meet required specifications, and perform troubleshooting when needed. Work closely with the Airport Authority to provide technical support, ensuring timely integration and optimization of radio systems. Collaborate with senior leadership, providing regular updates on system performance and project milestones. Support Tier I, II, and III technical support for fixed network equipment, including radio frequency components, trunking controllers, and subscriber units. Qualifications: Education: Engineering degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Networking, or related field; or extensive experience with military/technical training. Certifications: Relevant RF certifications preferred (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Nokia NRS). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF network design, LMR systems, and RF systems optimization, particularly within airport or similar environments. Additional Skills:Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and Airport Authority personnel. Must be able to pass airport screening and badging processes. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights for maintenance windows when required. Desired Skills: Previous experience with airport communication systems or wireless infrastructure in high-security environments. Familiarity with various radio communication standards and systems. Strong communication skills and ability to report technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. What you didn’t know about us: Competitive salary Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Long-Term growth potential 401k With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry! We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner! We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support. We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!