RFID Field Engineer & Technical SME (Norfolk, VA) - Clearance Preferred

RFID Field Engineer & Technical SME (Norfolk, VA) - Clearance Preferred

LMI is seeking a skilled RFID Field Engineer and subject matter expert in Norfolk, VA 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).

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

LMI : Innovation at the Pace of Need

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at the new speed of possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success.

We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability.

LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. Come join the organization consistently ranked as a top workplace!

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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