RFID SME – Label Printing & Automation
LMIOverview: LMI is seeking an RFID Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in label printing and automation. The RFID SME will lead the design of complex solutions that connect technology with business value. This role serves as a trusted advisor to customers and a technical resource for LMI’s sales and delivery teams. The position combines customer discovery, solution architecture, hands-on validation, and technical leadership to help customers implement reliable identification and tracking solutions—from printing and encoding RFID labels to capturing and integrating data across their operations. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, homeland, healthcare, and intelligence sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. Responsibilities: Primary duties include: Own solution development for complex or strategic customer opportunities, guiding technical direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring designs meet operational requirements. Partner with Account Managers, technical peers, and service teams to scope, design, and position solutions aligned with LMI’s capabilities and customer needs. Lead customer discovery workshops, site assessments, whiteboarding sessions, and technology demonstrations to uncover requirements and define success criteria. Design RFID solutions spanning label printing and encoding, reader infrastructure, data capture, software integration, and operational workflows. Define RFID label specifications, including inlay and chip selection, label materials, adhesives, ribbons, dimensions, and placement based on the application and operating environment. Develop printing and encoding workflows addressing EPC formatting, serialization, data mapping, verification, and the handling of failed or duplicate tags. Configure and validate RFID printers, including media calibration, encoding position, RF power, print quality, and production performance. Lead proofs of concept and pilot deployments to validate read performance, encoding reliability, integration, and business value. Develop solution documentation, bills of materials, statements of work, acceptance criteria, and business value justifications. Guide the transition from solution design to delivery by providing technical oversight during implementation and initial deployment. Develop reusable solution designs, technical guidance, demonstrations, and sales enablement materials for RFID, label printing, and automation. Mentor technical team members through coaching, design reviews, and knowledge sharing. Stay current with relevant technologies, vendor roadmaps, RFID standards, and industry trends. Foundational Skills Deep expertise in passive UHF RFID, including fixed and handheld readers, antennas, RFID printers, and tag selection. Hands-on experience with RFID label printing and encoding, including label design, printer configuration, media and ribbon selection, encoding workflows, and troubleshooting. Experience with barcode scanning, industrial printing, print-and-apply systems, or related automation technologies. Strong understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations. Ability to translate operational challenges into practical solutions, measurable business outcomes, and return on investment. Customer-facing technical leadership from discovery t…