1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $45–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Private 5G and Wireless Network Engineer

Design and stand up private cellular and wireless networks for flight lines, stadiums, factories and bases, secure, measurable and integrated with the systems that ride on them.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Design private 5G / CBRS / LTE networks: spectrum, RAN, core, coverage modeling and security
Integrate the network with maintenance, augmented-reality and IoT workloads and measure the result
Assess vendor claims on latency, capacity and resilience with real tests
Point us at the 3GPP, CISA and DoD wireless-security references a reviewer will expect

Required qualifications

Direct experience deploying private cellular (5G, LTE, CBRS) or large-scale enterprise wireless
Working knowledge of core network, RAN and RF planning tools
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

DoD installation, flight-line or industrial deployment experience
Network security, zero trust and SIM or identity management
Smart-venue or smart-factory experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Private 5G and Wireless Network Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the private 5G, LTE, CBRS or large enterprise wireless network you deployed that is closest to this role: spectrum, RAN, core, coverage design, measured performance, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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