Senior RF Engineer

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

The Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer designs, builds, deploys, installs, troubleshoots, and supports complex telecommunications systems across a wide operational footprint. This senior role provides technical leadership, conducts interoperability analysis, identifies and mitigates risks, and ensures the highest availability of mission-critical communications networks. The Senior RF Engineer performs both core and subsite maintenance, including remote RF and dispatch sites, while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support advanced RF communications systems and infrastructure
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance efforts across nationwide wireless network systems
• Configure and maintain Motorola RF equipment, including repeaters, base stations, and antenna systems
• Serve as a technical lead for troubleshooting RF and network issues; develop, document, and implement solutions
• Ensure the highest levels of operational availability and performance across critical communications networks
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including as-built diagrams, flowcharts, and system schematics
• Manage spare asset inventory, conduct regular audits, and oversee lifecycle management of RF equipment
• Perform and validate routine backups of mission-critical systems to ensure operational continuity
• Provide mentorship to less experienced RF engineers and technicians
• Support special projects and lead technical integration efforts as required