Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Location: Washington, DC Work Arrangement: Onsite Duration: 12 month contract, with possible extension W-2 or 1099 No C2C, visa transfers, or sponsorship The DNA Group is seeking a Senior RF Engineer with extensive experience in public safety communications and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems. This role requires 11–15 years of RF engineering experience, including hands-on work at a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), and the ability to lead technical assessments, system design, testing, and field operations for complex wireless communication systems. Overview Requirements: • 11–15 years of experience as a subject matter expert in complex enterprise-level RF engineering projects. • Minimum 5 years of experience working at a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). • Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, RoIP, and wireless communications engineering. • Proficient in designing and programming radio code plugs; validating radio/system performance. • Experience conducting hardware/software analysis to compare system performance characteristics. • Skilled in reviewing system design, managing change control, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. • Familiarity with in-building wireless (IBW) systems, including field surveys, interference resolution, and proposal reviews. • Ability to support Motorola subscriber radio updates, codeplug development, encryption upgrades, and user training. • Experienced in developing radio usage guidelines, technical documentation, and long-term communications planning. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required Experience: • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in complex enterprise-level projects: 11 years (Required) • Master’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience: (Required) • Experience working in a PSAP: 5 years (Required) • Interoperable radio experience: 3 years (Required) • Land Mobile Radio experience: 3 years (Required) • Radio network coverage and interference analysis experience: 3 years (Required) • Experience with RF engineering tools including Wizard and drive test tools: 3 years (Required) • Experience developing fleetmaps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety: 3 years (Required) • Experience managing Motorola User Configuration Manager: 3 years (Required) • Experience troubleshooting WS systems (cell, microwave, LMR, UHF, etc.): 3 years (Required) • Experience with public safety infrastructure: 3 years (Required) • Experience with P25 radio network: 3 years (Required) • Experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability: 3 years (Required) • Experience and knowledge with LTE and WiMAX – standard practices: 3 years (Required) • Experience and knowledge of PSAP operations: 3 years (Required) • Experience and knowledge of wireless communications – combination of theory and practice: 6 years (Required) This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Experienced – brings deep knowledge of public safety communications and RF engineering. • Detail-oriented – carefully validates system performance and documents technical findings. • Analytical – skilled at comparing hardware/software and evaluating compliance with standards. • Problem solver – adept at troubleshooting interference and network coverage issues. • Collaborative – works effectively with agencies to develop code plugs, training, and guidelines. • Proactive – anticipates future communication needs and plans long-term solutions. • Adaptable – comfortable managing complex change control and multi-technology environments. • Communicative – able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. The DNA Group maintains a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug-testing, where applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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