General Dynamics Information Technology

Network Engineer RF

General Dynamics Information Technology Falls Church, Virginia, United States · $128K–$173K/yr

IT System Data Services · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago
network-engineer Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Network Engineer RF maintains wireless, 5G, and satellite communications capabilities to support mission-critical Army operations. They are responsible for managing the electromagnetic spectrum, including conducting propagation studies, system design, and optimization for training and contingency missions.

What they look for

Digital Radio Radio Frequency Wireless Wireless Networks 5G Satellite Communications Spectrum Management Propagation Studies Optimization Electronic Countermeasures Network Engineering Army Communications Command and Control Contingency Communications System Design Surveying

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 15-20 years of related experience in RF engineering. An active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory requirements for this role.

Benefits

Medical plan options Health Savings Accounts Dental plan Vision plan 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off Vacation Sick time Personal time Holidays Paid parental leave Military leave Bereavement leave Jury duty leave Short-term disability Long-term disability Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Personal accident insurance Critical illness insurance Business travel and accident insurance

Full description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Digital Radio, Radio Frequency (RF), Wireless, Wireless NetworksCertifications:

NoneExperience:

8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Engineer RF.  GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

                                                                                                                                                                        

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. You will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Network Engineer RF joining our team to support our client’s mission.  This position strengthens the Army’s operational readiness by ensuring reliable, advanced communications capabilities and expertly managing the electromagnetic spectrum to support mission‑critical command, control, training, and contingency operations.

Network Engineer RF  

Hiring multiple roles

  • Maintains wireless, 5G, satellite, and communications capabilities in response to mission requirements.
  • Supports the determination of, and management of, operating radio frequencies from the allocated electromagnetic spectrum for U.S. Army.
  • Determines and manages specific operating radio frequencies throughout the allocated electromagnetic spectrum for U.S. Army to include survey, design, propagation studies, optimization, live and simulation events and electronic countermeasures training missions.
  • Establishes other frequency requirements for command Control and Contingency Communications.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: BS/BA Degree
  • Required Experience: 15-20 years of related experience
  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance
  • Location: Hybrid, Falls Church, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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