Communications Engineer

Communications Engineer – LMR Systems SpecialistExperience in two-way radio have, make sure clearly visible in Resume as wellJob Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the integration, configuration, testing, and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including Client, L3Harris, and Kenwood platforms.Collaborate with internal teams and vendor partners to plan and execute system integration activities, ensuring seamless interoperability between disparate radio systems.Perform detailed system analysis, coverage assessments, and troubleshooting of RF and LMR infrastructure components, including base stations, repeaters, antennas, combiners, and network interfaces.Support acceptance testing, validation, and certification of LMR systems for operational deployment within transit and public safety environments.Develop and execute test plans, document test results, and provide recommendations for system optimizations and issue resolution.Interface with software engineers, network engineers, and field technicians to resolve complex system integration challenges.Conduct root cause analysis of system faults and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability and availability.Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, design changes, test reports, and integration procedures.Provide ongoing technical support, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades as part of the LMR system lifecycle management.Technical Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.5-10 years of hands-on experience with integration, and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio systems, including Client (ASTRO, P25), L3Harris, and Kenwood platforms.In-depth knowledge of P25 standards, trunked radio systems, simulcast, and interoperability frameworks.Strong understanding of IP-based backhaul networks supporting modern LMR systems.Solid understanding of FCC regulations, licensing, and spectrum management applicable to LMR systems.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex system-level issues.Strong knowledge of the use of digital, analog, and virtual measuring instruments: spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, random signal generators, vector analyzers, antenna analyzers, network analyzers, RF power meters.Knowledge of installing and programming cellular router