Levi Hunter is hiring: Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer in Overland Park

Job Title : Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Location : Overland Park, KS (Onsite, 5 days / week) Type : Contract (Open to extension with potential for full-time conversion) Pay : $94.41 / hr US CITIZENSHIP or GREEN CARD REQUIRED Job Summary COMPANY is seeking an experienced Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join our wireless communications team. This role is critical in designing, optimizing, deploying, and troubleshooting Land Mobile Radio (LMR), private LTE (pLTE), Microwave, and Narrowband networks for electric, gas, and water utilities. With over 10 years of experience, you will apply advanced RF engineering principles to solve complex challenges such as interference mitigation. You will lead medium to high‑complexity projects or serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), guiding engineering teams and providing strategic RF expertise. This position includes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, engagement with leading vendors, and occasional travel to client sites for inspections, testing, and meetings. Key Responsibilities Lead the full RF engineering lifecycle : site surveys, system modelling, deployment, testing, and optimisation Serve as SME for LMR and Microwave technologies, advising on propagation modelling, spectrum management, and interference resolution Provide technical consulting and advisory services to utility clients Support business development efforts : proposals, scope definition, level‑of‑effort estimation, and implementation planning Drive project execution and ensure high‑quality technical delivery Required Skills and Competencies Minimum 11 years of experience in wireless communications; utility sector experience preferred Advanced knowledge of RF design principles, engineering standards, and wireless technologies (LMR, Microwave, LTE) Hands‑on experience with configuring and testing wireless systems and RF / Microwave radio equipment Familiarity with multiple radio vendor platforms Strong critical thinking and complex problem‑solving abilities Excellent oral and technical written communication skills Consulting mindset with professional presentation and quality assurance capabilities Self‑starter with the ability to work independently Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution (domestic or international) Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience #J-18808-Ljbffr