Radio Engineer

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite per Week)

Duration: 1-2 Months Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Radio Engineer to support the development, programming, and maintenance of mission-critical public safety radio systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with P25 radio programming, two-way radio communications, encryption management, and radio asset databases. This role requires a self-motivated professional capable of working independently while ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of radio programming templates and associated records.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain radio programming templates for public safety communication systems.
• Identify radio programming requirements and coordinate with stakeholders to validate requested changes.
• Configure and program P25 radios, including encryption keys and talkgroups.
• Create, test, validate, and maintain radio programming templates before deployment.
• Manage Radio IDs, Talkgroups, and encryption assignments.
• Maintain accurate equipment and asset records using enterprise asset management systems and databases.
• Perform quality assurance on radio templates, programming files, and asset records.
• Support field technicians with radio programming and troubleshooting.
• Assist with evaluation and testing of new radio hardware and programming software.
• Investigate and resolve radio communication issues.
• Generate reports, maintain documentation, and respond to technical support requests.
• Perform administrative tasks including activity reporting, email communication, and record maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Radio or Communications Technician.
• Minimum 2 years of experience programming P25 radios (Motorola and/or Kenwood).
• Experience with radio template development, programming, and deployment.
• Knowledge of Radio IDs, Talkgroups, and radio system configuration.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and asset management/database applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate data entry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public safety, emergency services, or military radio communications.
• Hands-on experience with two-way radio systems.
• Experience with P25 encryption, AES encryption, and Key Management Facility (KMF).
• Experience testing radio hardware and programming software.
• Familiarity with enterprise asset management systems.

Preferred Certifications

• FCC General Radiotelephone License.
• APCO Certification or equivalent industry certification.

Desired Skills

• P25 Radio Programming
• Motorola Radios
• Kenwood Radios
• Public Safety Communications
• Two-Way Radio Systems
• Radio Frequency (RF)
• Radio Communications
• Radio IDs
• Talkgroups
• AES Encryption
• Key Management Facility (KMF)
• Asset Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Field Support
• Documentation
• Database Management