JRAD is seeking candidates for a Senior Expeditionary Engineer position supporting the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. This position is a telework position with frequent travel and extended onsite support to ATEC Test Centers.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, deploy, configure, and sustain expeditionary communications networks supporting U.S. Army test and evaluation missions in fixed, remote, and operational field environments.
• Develop and implement rapidly deployable network architectures incorporating wireless, radio frequency (RF), wired Ethernet, and fiber-optic connectivity to support distributed test operations.
• Conduct RF site surveys, spectrum assessments, wireless coverage analysis, and interference evaluations to optimize communications performance across diverse operational environments.
• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless access points, antennas, and associated communications equipment.
• Engineer resilient, scalable communications solutions that support secure data transmission, network redundancy, interoperability, and mission continuity.
• Lead the installation, integration, testing, and validation of expeditionary network systems, ensuring compliance with applicable technical specifications and cybersecurity requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 1–3 network and RF communications issues, including connectivity failures, signal degradation, interference, routing anomalies, and bandwidth limitations.
• Apply applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, security configuration baselines, and network hardening practices during system deployment and sustainment.
• Develop technical documentation, including network diagrams, RF survey results, equipment configurations, test procedures, and engineering implementation plans.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and field support teams to execute modernization activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance, engineering recommendations, and troubleshooting support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support field deployment, equipment installation, acceptance testing, and recovery activities at geographically dispersed ATEC testing locations, as required.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering, wireless communications, RF systems, or expeditionary communications engineering.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, configuring, or supporting communications networks in operational, remote, or distributed environments.
• Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Army, federal government, or other mission-critical communications environments.
• CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education (CE), or an alternative qualification appropriate to the position's assigned DoD 8140 work role and proficiency level.
• Networking certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, or an equivalent credential demonstrating networking competency.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including frequency planning, antenna selection, signal propagation, interference mitigation, and wireless coverage optimization.
• Experience engineering and troubleshooting wireless and wired network infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, switching, and network security principles.
• Experience with RF testing, wireless site surveys, and network performance analysis.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless access points, and associated network equipment.
• Familiarity with network security controls, system hardening, and secure communications architectures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, equipment specifications, and implementation documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support technical operations in geographically dispersed field environments.

Security Clearance

• An active Secret clearance.
• Candidates must be able to meet all applicable government background investigation, installation access, cybersecurity, and personnel security requirements associated with their assigned duties.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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Bachelor's in IT, engineering, or related; 8+ years network/RF engineering; DoD experience; Security+ CE; CCNA or Network+; active Secret clearance; strong RF and network troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• designing networks
• deploying systems
• troubleshooting issues

Skills & Tools

TCP/IP, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless access points, antennas

Job Details

• Category: Engineering
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Belcamp, Maryland, United States
• Salary: USD 150,000 – 180,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About JRAD

A technology and engineering services company supporting mission-critical communications. — Industry: Information Technology