Telecommunications Engineer

EEOC

Telecommunications Engineer combining technical skills with big picture thinking in government communications. Leading engineering efforts and developing systems for customers while ensuring mission success.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeFort Meade • Hawaii, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications engineering and systems architecture, with a strong ability to translate customer needs into technical specifications and develop effective solutions. Proven experience in leading engineering projects and managing vendor relationships to enhance system performance and meet mission objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Telecommunications EngineeringSystems ArchitectureNetwork TechnologyTechnical Solutions DevelopmentActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringNetwork ComponentsSystem DesignTechnical SpecificationsIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Big Picture ThinkingProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government CommunicationsSystem EvolutionVendor ManagementTelecommunications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Combine technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in government communications
Develop the right systems for customer's mission
Translate real-world needs into technical specifications
Lead engineering efforts and work with vendors to design and develop systems
Monitor system evolution
Broaden skill set into areas like telecommunications
Merge engineering and project management to drive customers' mission forward

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working as a telecommunications engineer
Experience architecting and designing complex systems
Experience with network technology, components, systems, and vendors
Experience with systems engineering plans
Ability to develop requirements and technical solutions
Ability to research and resolve issues in systems implementations and configurations
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience with network technologies, or 12+ years of experience with network technologies in lieu of a degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care awards program