RFID Field Engineer & Technical SME (Pearl Harbor, HI) - Clearance Preferred
LMI is seeking a skilled RFID Field Engineer and subject matter expert in Pearl Harbor, HI to support activities related to shipyard modernization as part of enterprise-wide U.
S. Navy strategic modernization and improvement efforts. LMI is helping NAVSUP, NAVSEA, and the shipyards use technology to track materiel through the shipyards to address long-standing problems.
The RFID Field Engineer provides on-site RFID technical expertise and support to oversee the successful operations of electronics, devices, and other system-of-systems components.
Active Secret clearance preferred; only candidates eligible for a Secret level clearance will be considered (US Citizenship required).
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the workflow and workforce, giving directions and recommendations when necessary.
- Develop strategies and plans to improve the site’s efficiency, produce progress reports, and coordinate with other workers.
- Provide on-site passive Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID) technical expertise and support to oversee the successful operations of electronics, devices, and other system-of-systems components.
- Perform research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
- Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications or instruments and controls.
- Oversee the efforts of installation staff and is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
- Recommend and implement hardware, infrastructure, and installation configurations based on facility features and constraints.
- Develop and analyze communications protocol requirements given dynamic bandwidth, latency, frequency, proximity, and payload requirements.
- Support development of new wireless communications protocols to enhance logistics processes.
- Analyze and troubleshoot systems and components, including identifying and mitigating sources of interference and noise.
- Use RF engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance.
- Provide engineering support, optimization recommendations, and troubleshooting for fielded products and infrastructure.
- Develop and implement test and qualification procedures for wireless communication and data collection systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 10 years of Electronics or Electrical Engineer experience and field support.
- Understands IoT, RFID, and network engineering.
- Understands deployment considerations and facilities nuances.
- Knowledge of RF hardware systems and testing equipment.
- Professional and detail-oriented work ethic.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills.
- Active Secret clearance preferred; only candidates eligible for a Secret level clearance will be considered (US Citizenship required).
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