RF/Communications Engineer

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Radio Frequency / Communications Engineer

Job Duties

The Radio Frequency / Communications Engineer provides engineering and technical support for the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of RF and communications systems supporting training, operational, and enterprise environments. The individual ensures communications capabilities are reliable, interoperable, secure, and compliant with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting analysis and design of RF and communications architectures; assisting with frequency planning, spectrum management coordination, and interference mitigation; and supporting integration of communications systems with platforms, networks, and training systems. The RF / Communications Engineer supports development and review of technical requirements, interface specifications, and communications plans.

Additional duties include supporting installation, configuration, testing, and validation of RF and communications equipment; participating in test events, demonstrations, and exercises; supporting Government Acceptance Testing (GAT); and collecting and analyzing performance data related to coverage, reliability, latency, and interoperability. The role assists with troubleshooting communications issues and provides technical recommendations to improve system performance and resilience.

The RF / Communications Engineer collaborates with systems engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, trainers, and program managers to ensure communications systems support mission objectives, safety requirements, and operational readiness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting RF or communications engineering within a DoD, Federal, or enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • RF and communications system design and integration
  • Spectrum management and frequency coordination
  • Communications testing and performance analysis
  • Interoperability and interference mitigation
  • Technical documentation and stakeholder coordination
  
  
  
  
• Active Secret Clearance

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting military communications, training systems, ranges, or aviation/ground platforms
• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Tactical and enterprise communications systems
  • RF propagation, modeling, and analysis tools
  • DoD spectrum management processes and policies
  
  
  
  
• Certifications or training in:
  
  
  
  • RF engineering or communications systems
  • Systems engineering or test & evaluation
  
  
  
  

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.