Wireless Systems Engineer (5G/RF)

General Summary

Performs complex RF engineering duties as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines including planning, designing, network modeling & simulation and implementation implementation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Cell tower construction and power systems
• Assist with National Training Center and its RF systems.
• Applies knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve basic problems
• Designs a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• Participates on multidisciplinary teams
• Support Army 5G testbed assessments of 5G equipment
• • Support engineering, installation, and operational security of a Mobile 5G Network to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO)
• • Assess the Military utility and security of unmanned systems and 5G Networks Supporting AR/VR Training Systems
• Provide user interfaces for Soldier 5G (Government Furnished Equipment) GFE and Legacy Systems
• Design experimentation to demonstrate the effectiveness and security of a 5G Network in test and training environments
• May provide work leadership to lower-level employees
• Travel to NTC at a minimum 25%

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Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering
• Minimum of 10-15 years related experience
• Previous experience in 3GPP and military base engineering standards
• Working knowledge of the following engineering tools:
  • Propagation tools; Exata, 5G NW Planner, Atoll, Asset 3G, Wizard, Odyssey, CellDesign, Xlos, Planet, NetPlan, DataPro
  • Planning tools; ACP-Automated Cell Planning, AFP-Automated Frequency Planning, XConfig, Nokia Optimizer
  • Drive Tools; Qualipoc, Solutelia, TEMS, QXDM, QCAT, ActixSpotlight, NEMO, Xtel, Spectrum Analyzer
• Experience with writing SOWS, SPECs, RFP and contract packages replaceing equipment that is end of life
• Willing and able to travel to NTC at least 25%
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active DoD Secret security clearance

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.