LTE RF Engineer

LTE RF Engineer

Widelity is seeking an experienced LTE RF Engineer to join us as a member of our team at our innovative technology company. As an LTE RF Engineer, you will support the design, optimization, and performance of wireless LTE networks for private and public-sector telecommunications programs. This role will contribute to mission-critical network solutions, working in a regulated environment where reliability, security, and compliance are essential. The ideal candidate has strong LTE RF expertise, thrives in a collaborative environment, and understands the importance of documentation and standards-based work. 

This is a full-time position, and candidates must live in the RTP/ Southern Pines, NC area, Northern Virginia or Texas.    

LTE RF Engineer Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, analyze, and optimize LTE RF networks to meet coverage, capacity, and performance requirements for government and public-sector customers.
• Perform RF planning activities including propagation modeling, coverage predictions, and interference analysis.
• Analyze drive test data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify network issues and optimization opportunities.
• Support network modernization, expansion, and acceptance activities in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot RF performance issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and customer stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, reports, and design artifacts required for government programs.
• Ensure RF designs and recommendations to align with industry standards, security guidelines, and client-specific requirements.

LTE RF Engineer Required Skills:

• Unwavering commitment to asset protection and cybersecurity.
• Proficient in configuration and management of Planet or Atoll design tool including terrain, clutter (morphology), antenna definition, transmitter/receiver models, etc.  
• Demonstrated experience designing large macro cell LTE networks in Planet or Atoll. 700MHzdesign preferred. 
• Design experience should include interference and capacity design optimization of LTE macro networks.
• Experience with design automation tools and applications for Planet and/or Atoll. 
• Proficient at presenting and evaluating design results with colleagues and clients. 
• Ability to self-manage and complete complex projects with minimal direction. Initiative to research and find resolution to technical roadblocks. 
• Ability to collaborate with a client team as a subject matter expert.

LTE RF Engineer Position Requirements:

• Unwavering commitment to asset protection and cybersecurity. 
• Engineering degree or related field plus three (3) years RF network design experience, including three (3) years' experience in the following: 
  • RF/microwave experience with a wireless serviceprovider;  

• RF planning process and use of propagation and design tools –possibly Planet, Overture, Wizard, or AToll;

• RF instrumentation and tools;  

• RF systems engineering knowledge and analytical skills;  

• Work at cell sites: installation, verification and RF optimization;  

• Proficiency with Software tools like MS Office, SQL databases, GIS software (MapInfo, Google earth, Bing Maps);  

• Programming experience with VB Script or Java.

• Will also accept bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 5 years' experience in same.
• All candidates must have at least one (1) year experience with: 
  • LTE–Kiema.  

• LTE, Xstream, Windcatcher.

• 802.16e standards & protocols.

LTE RF Engineer Desired Qualities:

• Experience supporting government, defense, or other regulated telecommunications programs.
• Familiarity with federal standards, compliance requirements, or contractual deliverables.
• Knowledge of 5G NR and LTE/5G coexistence strategies.
• Experience working in secure or controlled network environments.
• Prior client-facing experience supporting mission-critical or large-scale wireless networks.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Python, SQL).

About Widelity:

Widelity is a U.S. founded communications company with leaders in the telecommunications, wireless, networking, 5G/NextGEN, satellite, iOT and other platforms across the underwater to terrestrial domains. We are an employee-owned small business with a rich history of serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses, startups, and government agencies including the US Senate, the FCC, and the Department of Justice. We serve public and private sector clients.

Widelity provides a full range of technology consulting services, with four major lines of business.  Please visit www.Widelity.com to learn more about who we are.  

Why Widelity:

Widelity looks not only for the right skills, but also a fit to our core values. We seek collaborators who will contribute to the unique values that make Widelity a great place to work.

• Service- We seek the best and the brightest, but most importantly, we seek those who share our fundamental commitment to honesty and service to our clients.
• Ethics- We adhere to the highest standards of ethics with our emphasis on integrity, shared corporate values, and ethical responsibilities to our clients, colleagues, and community.
• Commitment– As consultants, we give more than advice; we give an unwavering commitment to client success. We work to build openness and trust, and to provide the best solutions.

Additional Information:

• W2 classification.
• Starting Salary range of $90-150K/year.
• A competitive benefits package is offered.
• Position will require the handling of sensitive information. Background screening will be required.
• Required locations are the RTP/ Southern Pines, NC area, Northern Virginia or Texas.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Widelity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Founded in 2006, Widelity is a leading provider of business and network engineering consulting to global technology driven industries. Our Compliance & Regulatory team is on track to support clients to receive $2.5B in government reimbursements for federally funded programs. Widelity takes pride in its intellectual capital - our employees are our STRENGTH and we are built on core values of Service, Ethics, and Commitment. Widelity Principals and Directors are senior-level, battle-tested professionals - business consultants, solutions architects, engineers, and project managers who have the necessary hands-on work experience, formal education, training credentials, and expertise in executing strategic programs in next-generation ecosystems. Our nationwide footprint and international reach includes hundreds of multi-industry clientele of small, medium, and large-sized companies across a broad range of industries. Many have international sales & operations, and many are wireless technology-driven. Our list extends to both government and commercial entities, and repeat business is a hallmark of our success. Our Network Engineering practice performs design engineering, logistics, operations, and construction management of communications solutions, with robust tower, RAN, DAS, small cell, and microwave capabilities. Our Business Consulting practice serves companies in stages of rapid-growth and transition, providing both strategic advisory services and systems and processes for full back-office operations, including customer care, IT, service delivery, PMO, business analysis, HR, inventory management, procurement and Compliance & Regulatory services. The seamless fusion of these two operating practice areas is our competitive differentiator. Our collaborative approach and seasoned team of professionals together create an unmatched end-to-end capability for our clients, improving their people, processes, and technologies with each engagement.