Field Systems Engineer (RF/IoT) - Bremerton, WA

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy wireless data collection and communication systems that meet unique operational and environmental constraints.
• Recommend and implement hardware, infrastructure, and installation configurations tailored to each facility’s layout and mission needs.
• Analyze and tune communication protocols for varying bandwidth, latency, frequency, proximity, and payload requirements.
• Develop and refine new wireless communication methods to improve logistics efficiency.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate interference or signal degradation issues in complex environments.
• Apply RF engineering principles and tools to maximize system performance and reliability.
• Support troubleshooting, optimization, and sustainment for deployed systems in the field.
• Develop and execute test and qualification procedures for wireless and IoT systems.
• Travel up to 25–50% to support installations, testing, and on-site engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience with RF, IoT, or sensor-based systems.
• Strong understanding of RFID, Bluetooth, and wireless network design.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, HP, etc.).
• Proficiency with network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI) configuration and Linux-based systems; shell scripting a plus.
• Deep understanding of RF testing tools and diagnostics.
• Ability to translate mission requirements into reliable, field-deployable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a bias for action.