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Radio & Wireless Communications
Fairfax County Government , Virginia , United States | 2025-08-05 11:53:37
Wireless Communications System Engineer I
Description:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination (education/
experience) Basic Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in land
mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications and information
systems design and operations. Specialized Knowledge: Familiar with fundamental concepts,
processes, practices, and procedures of the specific technical assignment or in a specialty area.
Follows standard engineering practices and written instructions to accomplish duties and works
under direct supervision in support of assigned tasks or projects. Performs tasks that are routine
in nature. Sample Duties: Assists other senior communications system/RF engineers with
engineering tasks including RF propagation analyses, interference analyses, microwave path
propagations, frequency analysis and licensing requirements, analysis of RF subsystems, and
prepare technical reviews both internally and with clients
Additional Description:
Add to bottom of description: Become familiar with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protocols.
 
 
Wireless Communications System Engineer II
Description:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination (education/
experience) Basic Experience: Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in land
mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications and information
systems design and operations. Possesses and applies expertise in one or more professional or
technical specialty areas on multiple complex project assignments. Assignments can be broad in
scope, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to fulfill task requirements.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and preparing solutions to
problems. Example Sample Duties: Contributes to overall strategic vision and integrates a broad
range of solutions in support of project requirements. Formulates and defines system scope and
objectives, develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for wireless
communications systems and interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative
technologies. Develops and applies advanced engineering and design methods, theories, and
research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced system
requirements, hardware/software interfaces and applications and solutions. Conducts design
development, engineering, integration, and architecture of wireless communications and RF
systems.
Additional Description:
Add to bottom of description: Become familiar with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protocols.
 
 
 
Wireless Communications System Engineer III
Description:
"Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination (education/
experience) Basic Experience: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in land
mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications and information
systems design and operations. Specialized Knowledge: Familiar with fundamental concepts,
processes, practices, and procedures of the specific technical assignment or in wireless and/or
radio Frequency specialty area and integration with information systems. Possesses and applies
expertise in one or more professional or technical specialty areas on multiple complex project
assignments. Assignments can be broad in scope, requiring originality and innovation in
determining how to fulfill task requirements. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing
methodology and preparing solutions to problems. Sample Duties: Contributes to overall
strategic vision and integrates a broad range of solutions in support of project requirements.
Formulates and defines system scope and objectives, develops or modifies processes to solve
complex problems for wireless communications systems and interfaces to achieve desired
results through the use of innovative technologies. Develops and applies advanced engineering
and design methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of
complex and advanced system requirements, hardware/software interfaces and applications
and solutions. Designs, conducts
development, engineering, integration, and architecture of wireless/RF communications and
information systems. Leads work of other engineers; performs technical project management
tasks."
Additional Description:
Add to bottom of description: Have a good understanding of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protocols.
 
 
 
Wireless Communications System Engineer IV
Description:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, advanced degree or equivalent
combination (education/experience) Basic Experience: Must have a minimum of 12 years of
experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications
and information systems design and operations. Specialized Knowledge: Familiar with
fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures of the specific technical
assignment or in these specialty areas. Possesses and applies expertise in one or more
professional or technical specialty areas on multiple complex project assignments. Assignments
can be broad in scope, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to fulfill task
requirements. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and preparing
solutions to problems. Sample Duties: Contributes to the overall strategic vision and integrates a
broad range of solutions in support of project requirements. Formulates and defines system
scope and objectives, develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for wireless
communications systems and interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative
technologies. Develops and applies advanced engineering and design methods, theories, and
research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced system
requirements, hardware/software interfaces and applications and solutions. Design,
development, engineering, integration, and architecture of wireless communications and
information systems. Conducts studies. Supervises teams and other engineers; performs
technical project management.
Additional Description:
Add to bottom of description: Have a thorough understanding of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protocols.
 
 
 
Wireless Communications System Engineer V
Description:
"Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, advanced degree or equivalent
combination (education/experience) Basic Experience: Must have a minimum of 15 years of
experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications
and information systems design and operations. Specialized Knowledge: Familiar with
fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures of the specific technical
assignment or in a specialty area. Possesses and applies expertise in one or more professional
or technical specialty areas on multiple complex project assignments. Assignments can be broad
in scope, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to fulfill task requirements.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and preparing solutions to
problems. Sample Duties: Contributes overall strategic vision and integrates a broad range of
solutions in support of project requirements. Formulates and defines system scope and
objectives, develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for wireless
communications systems and interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative
technologies. Develops and applies advanced engineering and design methods, theories, and
research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced system
requirements, hardware/software interfaces and applications and solutions. Conducts design
development, engineering, integration, and architecture of wireless communications and
information systems. Conducts studies. Supervises teams; performs technical project
management functions."
Additional Description:
Add to bottom of description: Have a comprehensive understanding of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protocols.
 
 
RF Frequency Engineer (Intermediate Level)
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination (education/experience) Basic
Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in FCC regulatory process, frequency planning
and coordination. Sample Duties: Coordinates and analyzes radio frequency planning and
coordination. Assists clients in filing FCC license applications, modifications, and maintenance of
FCC licenses. Performance frequency searches to identify available spectrum. Files notifications
and required information pertaining to FCC tower registrations and performs research to
determine tower construction requirements. Performs various tests. Conducts studies.
 
 
Senior RF Frequency Engineer
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination (education/experience) Basic
Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in FCC regulatory process, frequency planning
and coordination. Sample Duties: Coordinates and analyzes radio frequency planning and
coordination. Assists clients in filing FCC license applications, modifications, and maintenance of
FCC licenses. Performance frequency searches to identify available spectrum. Files notifications
and required information pertaining to FCC tower registrations and performs research to
determine tower construction requirements. Performs various tests and conducts analysis
 
 
Communications Site Acquisition Specialist (Intermediate Level)
Description:
Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, real estate, economics, or other
related field Basic Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of site acquisition experience in land
mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications industry. Sample
Duties: Responsible for wireless telecom site candidate identification, due diligence and lease
negotiations within a specified search area. Coordinate with RF Engineers, Planning and
Construction personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the engineering, zoning and
construction requirements. Assemble and submit a complete site packages for approval.
Procure zoning maps, parcel maps, street maps, and deeds for selected sites. Coordinate site
visits with RF, Planning, and Construction Teams. Perform review of the zoning and construction
drawings and make necessary changes. Negotiate an acceptable lease agreement between the
landlord of the approved candidate(s) sites and the client as well as any ancillary easement
agreements. Request a Title Report for the approved candidates. Procure the landlords'
signatures on lease agreements, zoning application, Limited Power of Attorney, Memorandum
of Agreements, Non-disturbance Agreements and Construction Drawings. Assist Planning
personnel with the preparation of land use applications and attend all public hearings and
community meetings as related to the site.
 
 
Senior Communications Site Acquisition Specialist
Description:
Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, real estate, economics, or other
related field Basic Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of site acquisition experience in land
mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications industry. Sample
Duties: Responsible for wireless telecom site candidate identification, due diligence and lease
negotiations within a specified search area. Coordinate with RF Engineers, Planning and
Construction personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the engineering, zoning and
construction requirements. Assemble and submit a complete site packages for approval.
Procure zoning maps, parcel maps, street maps, and deeds for selected sites. Coordinate site
visits with RF, Planning, and Construction Teams. Perform review of the zoning and construction
drawings and make necessary changes. Negotiate an acceptable lease agreement between the
landlord of the approved candidate(s) sites and the client as well as any ancillary easement
agreements. Request a Title Report for the approved candidates. Procure the landlords'
signatures on lease agreements, zoning application, Limited Power of Attorney, Memorandum
of Agreements, Non-disturbance Agreements and Construction Drawings. Assist Planning
personnel with the preparation of land use applications and attend all public hearings and
community meetings as related to the site.
 
 
Radio Systems Project Manager (Intermediate Level)
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination (education/experience) plus PMP
certification Basic Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with project
management tools and reporting systems. Familiar with government contracts, work
breakdown structures, management/business plans, and program reporting, with specific
experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications.
Sample Duties: Oversee all aspects of the project using planning, monitoring and controlling
processes. Responsible for co-ordination and completion of the project and to this end will
perform a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring
and summarizing progress of the project. The Project Manager may be responsible for multiple
projects simultaneously.
 
 
Senior Project Manager
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination (education/experience) plus PMP
certification Basic Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working with project
management tools and reporting systems. Familiar with government contracts, work
breakdown structures,\ management/business plans, and program reporting. At least 3 years
direct management experience of large projects with specific experience in land mobile radio,
cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications. Example Duties: Oversee all
aspects of the project using planning, monitoring and controlling processes. Responsible for
co-ordination and completion of the project and to this end will perform a variety of tasks
including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress
of the project. Develops and presents reports and presentations. The Project Manager may be
responsible for multiple projects simultaneously.
 
 
RF/Wireless Com Subject Matter Expert I
Description:
RF/Wireless Com Subject Matter Expert I Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination
(education/experience) Basic Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in government or
critical infrastructure industry directly related to experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio,
microwave radio, or wireless communications. Sample Duties: Develops requirements from a
project's inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area for communications and/or
information technology systems. Assist other senior subject matter experts or communications
system engineers with technical analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of
recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance
efforts.
 
 
RF/Wireless Com Subject Matter Expert II
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent combination (education/experience) Basic
Experience: At least 8 years of experience in government or critical infrastructure industry
directly related to experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless
communications. Sample Duties: Develops requirements from a project's inception to its
conclusion in the subject matter area for communications and/or information technology
systems. Performs technical analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of
recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance
efforts.
 
 
RF/Wireless Com Subject Matter Expert III
Description:
Education: B.A., B.S. degree, professional certification or equivalent combination (education/
experience) Basic Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in government or critical
infrastructure industry directly related to experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio,
microwave radio, or wireless communications. Sample Duties: Develops requirements from a
project's inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area for communications and/or
information technology systems. Perform technical analysis and evaluation, preparation of
technical specifications, system budgets, project timelines and benchmarks and preparation of
recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance
efforts. Provide overall program management
 
 
RF/Wireless Subject Matter Expert IV
Description:
Education: Undergraduate, advanced degree, professional certification or equivalent
combination (education/experience) Basic Experience: At least 12 years of experience in
government or critical infrastructure industry directly related to experience in land mobile radio,
cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications. Sample Duties: Develops
requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area for
communications and/or information technology systems. Perform technical analysis and
evaluation, preparation of technical specifications, system budgets, project timelines and
benchmarks and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements,
optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Provide overall program management
services including making presentations to national, state and local officials.
 
 
RF/Wireless Subject Matter Expert V
Description:
RF/Wireless Subject Matter Expert V Education: Undergraduate, advanced degree, professional
certification or equivalent combination (education/experience) Basic Experience: At least 15
years of experience in government or critical infrastructure industry directly related to
experience in land mobile radio, cellular radio, microwave radio, or wireless communications.
Sample Duties: Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion in the subject
matter area for communications and/or information technology systems. Perform technical
analysis and evaluation, preparation of technical specifications, system budgets, project
timelines and benchmarks and with the preparation of recommendations for system
improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Provide overall
program management services including making presentations to national, state and local
officials.