Land Mobile Radio Engineer - Principal

Location: Remote (Primary place of performance is remote; occasional on-site support may be required at Fort Belvoir, VA)Clearance: Must have Active or Interim SECRET Security Clearance prior to commencement of work; U.S. Citizenship requiredJob Type: Full-timeContract Type: Government Contract (Base Year: 1 year; two 12-month option periods; 6-month extension option)Position OverviewSeeking a highly experienced Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Engineer - Principal to provide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include engineering support for Project 25 (P25) systems, Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI), Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP), interoperability planning, location services, enterprise radio architecture, testing, implementation oversight, and systems integration supporting Army-wide LMR modernization.This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements as directed by the Government.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiativesProvide engineering support for P25 systems, ISSI, RoIP, interoperability planning, location services, and enterprise radio architectureOversee testing and validation of upgraded LMR systems to ensure full compliance with P25 standardsVerify all components (ISSI, RoIP, Location Tracking) are fully interoperable with Army communications networksReview and provide detailed technical documentation and performance verification reportsSupport the transition of existing LMR systems to APCO P25 Phase 2 standardIntegrate, test, and validate critical system interfaces including ISSI, RoIP Gateways, and Location Tracking SystemDefine and implement a reliable, repeatable Quality Assurance (QA) process for reviewing third-party integrator deliverablesRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical disciplineCertifications:APCO certificationsMotorola ASTRO 25 experienceL3Harris Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access (VIDA) experienceP25Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI)Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP)Radio Frequency engineeringExperience:Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise Land Mobile Radio systems, P25 communications, radio engineering, or Department of Defense communications infrastructureCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship requiredSecurity: SECRET: Active or ability to obtainLanguage: Fluent in written and verbal EnglishPreferred QualificationsExperience with Army or DoD LMR modernization programsExperience with P25 Phase 2 standardsExperience with Motorola ASTRO 25 and L3Harris VIDA systemsExperience with ISSI, RoIP, and Location Tracking System integrationWork Role InformationWork Role: Land Mobile Radio Engineer - Principal (Key Personnel)Proficiency Level: Senior/ExpertAdditional RequirementsMust comply with all DoW security regulations and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Must pass background checks and suitability determinationsMust complete DHS Information Technology Security Awareness Training annuallyMust sign and comply with DHS Rules of BehaviorMust maintain APCO, Motorola ASTRO 25, L3Harris VIDA, P25, ISSI, RoIP, and RF engineering certification currencySchedule & Work ConditionsHours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, normal business hours (0800-1700), excluding Federal holidaysOvertime: Only permitted at the Government's discretionTelework: Remote; occasional on-site support may be required as directed by the GovernmentTravel: Not authorizedPlace of Performance: Remote (primary); Fort Belvoir, VA (if on-site support is requested)Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.J-18808-Ljbffr eLogic