RFID Technician (Kittery, ME) - Clearance Preferred - job 1 of 2

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled RFID Technician in Kittery, ME 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 Technician will provide 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).

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

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.
• Provides 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. 
• Oversees 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. Masters degree preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered as a substitute for education.
• 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).

Target salary range: $94,000 - $120,000

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.