Network Engineer RF

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Falls Church, VA
Salary
$128,039–$173,229 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $151k
$118k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $143,248–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1082 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,397–$151,803 across 967 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer RF

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The Network Engineer RF joins the team to support critical mission requirements by maintaining wireless, 5G, and satellite communications capabilities. This role involves determining and managing operating radio frequencies from the allocated electromagnetic spectrum for the U.S. Army. The professional will perform survey tasks, design work, propagation studies, optimization, and manage live or simulation events alongside electronic countermeasures training missions. Additionally, the position is responsible for establishing frequency requirements for command control and contingency communications to ensure operational readiness. To succeed in this role, candidates must possess expertise in digital radio, radio frequency, wireless technology, and wireless networks. The work focuses on solving complex communication challenges within the defense sector by ensuring reliable, advanced capabilities for mission-critical command, control, training, and contingency operations across various environments.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $150000 from 32 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Radio Frequency Wireless Networks 5G Propagation Studies Digital Radio Contingency Communications

What you'll do

  • Maintain wireless, 5G, satellite, and communication capabilities to meet mission requirements.
  • Manage operating radio frequencies from the allocated electromagnetic spectrum for the U.S. Army.
  • Conduct surveys, design studies, and propagation studies for frequency management.
  • Perform network optimization and manage live or simulation events.
  • Execute electronic countermeasures training missions.
  • Establish specific frequency requirements for command control and contingency communications.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess U.S. citizenship.
  • Must have an active Secret security clearance.
  • Must have a BS/BA degree.
  • Must have 15-20 years of related experience.
  • Must have 8+ years of related experience.
  • Must have skills in Digital Radio, Radio Frequency (RF), Wireless, and Wireless Networks.

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