RF Cellular Engineering Manager

Job Title: RF Cellular Engineering Manager

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required:

Type of Travel:

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The Opportunity:

Take your 4G/LTE/5G expertise and contribute to a mission-critical effort modernizing U.S. Air Force networks across the United States and Indo-Pacific regions. As an RF-Cellular Engineering Manager, you’ll help lead the design, deployment, test, and sustainment of advanced wired and wireless systems supporting global missions. You’ll conduct site surveys, design mission-critical, outdoor private 5G networks, create network artifacts, and deliver cyber-resilient infrastructure in alignment with Air Force and host-nation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Multi-disciplined RF engineer with experience across wired, wireless, and cellular solutions.
• Implements requirements, aids in designs and network topology artifact creation.
• Assists with developing designs, configurations, and implementations of 5G data networks based on the customers’ performance and specifications.
• Conducts site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure.
• Supports preliminary and final SPRIP development.
• Conducts systems pre-tests and acceptance tests to validate the designed performance criteria.
• Ensures installations are performed within safety standards and work site conditions (cleanliness), including restoration of the site to original or better condition. Knowledgeable of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP).
• Experienced with Cellular Cores, Baseband Units, Remote Radio Units, Antennas, User Equipment (UE), SIM, and LTE/5G concepts.
• Supports cyber artifacts such as topology/data flow diagrams, hardware/software lists, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services, and POA&Ms.
• Supports design and implementation of secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
• Supports network management such as SNMP, SYSLOG, and orchestration.
• Supports LOM to capture all major components and installation materials to ensure successful deployment of systems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Ensures network solutions follow all pertinent DAF policies and established compliant IT system integrations.
• Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems.
• Gathers and analyzes system requirements to design and implement network solutions that are secure and scalable.
• Coordinates with local Communication Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cutover new deployments. Assists the O&M team in troubleshooting network-related issues post-deployment of the new systems.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience: 7+ years with bachelor’s degree in RF, Cellular, or Tactical Wireless Engineering/Tools
• Degree: Technical BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or related field
• Commensurate: High School diploma or associate degree plus a minimum of 10 years performing as a Cellular Network Engineer on large, complex programs

Desired:

• Specific Skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio); demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with their team and customers
• Military Experience is a plus
• Experience with 4G, LTE, or 5G systems is highly desirable
• Certification(s): CCNA or equivalent; CompTIA Security+;
• Clearance: Secret Eligible

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,800 - $180,200