
Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III
Eliassen GroupRole Overview
Eliassen Group is hiring a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III. This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Description
Onsite in Washington dc, DC
Our client seeks a Sr. Telecommunications Design Engineer III to provide senior technical leadership for mission-critical telecommunications operations and long-range modernization. The role will design and sustain enterprise voice and unified communications, data center infrastructure, and network services aligned to DoD standards. The engineer will produce engineering artifacts, drive reliability and performance, and communicate decisions to stakeholders within a collaborative Agile team.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Top Secret clearance.This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $170,000 - $230,000/ yr. w2
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government.
- Perform daily operations and maintenance and provisioning for mission-critical telecommunications environments.
- Analyze IT architecture to support long-range planning and modernization efforts.
- Create engineering roadmaps, technical designs, configurations, rack elevations, and bills of materials.
- Ensure solutions comply with DoD standards and commercial best practices.
- Participate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities.
- Support mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on reliability and performance.
- Communicate technical decisions and designs clearly to stakeholders and customers.
- Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and delivery excellence.
- Apply creativity and engineering judgment to design innovative solutions that meet mission and customer needs.
Experience Requirements:
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- BICSI RCDD certification.
- DoD 8140-aligned certification for the 441 Network Operations Specialist role, such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CCNP Security.
- 12+ years of experience analyzing, designing, and supporting IT and telecommunications infrastructure using DoD and commercial standards.
- Experience with daily O&M, including direct-touch maintenance and provisioning of telecommunications and IT infrastructure.
- Ability to analyze existing IT architectures and develop long-range strategic plans, including modernization and sustainment roadmaps.
- Hands-on experience creating rack elevations, data center configuration diagrams, IT roadmaps, engineering configurations, and bills of materials.
- Operational experience ensuring data center and telecommunications designs adhere to DoD requirements and commercial best practices.
- Experience designing, integrating, and supporting VoIP and unified communications, including call control, voice gateways, Quality of Service, and voice services integration within enterprise and data center environments.
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- BICSI RCDD certification.
- DoD 8140-aligned certification such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CCNP Security.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III position at Eliassen Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Eliassen Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III position at Eliassen Group located?
This position is based in Washington. Eliassen Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III at Eliassen Group earn?
Eliassen Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III role at Eliassen Group posted?
This role was posted on April 12, 2026 (64 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer III role at Eliassen Group require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Eliassen Group lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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