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Join to apply for the Senior RF Engineer role at The DNA Group 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior RF Engineer role at The DNA Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description 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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