Radio Engineer - Long-Term Contract - Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Lansing, MI, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
24 Months
Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Analytical Skill
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Database
  • Documentation
  • Encryption
  • Enterprise Asset Management
  • IDS
  • MI
  • Management
  • Marketing Intelligence
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Military
  • Quality Assurance
  • Radio
  • Supervision
  • Technical Support
  • Testing

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radio Engineer to support the development, programming, and maintenance of mission-critical public safety radio communication systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with P25 radio programming, radio communications, and template development for two-way radio systems.

This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite work two days per week from day one. Local candidates are strongly preferred. Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense without delays.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain radio programming templates for public safety communication systems.

Create, update, and validate radio programming files for deployment.

Identify and request Radio IDs, Talkgroups, and Encryption keys.

Program radios with appropriate templates and encryption configurations.

Perform quality assurance checks on programming templates and radio records.

Maintain equipment records using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems and related databases.

Coordinate radio reprogramming activities with field personnel.

Support troubleshooting of radio communication issues.

Assist with testing new radio programming software and evaluating new radio equipment.

Prepare documentation, reports, and maintain accurate technical records.

Respond to technical support requests and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a Radio or Communications Technician.

2+ years of experience with P25 Radio Programming (Motorola and Kenwood).

Strong computer and data entry skills.

Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Military, Public Safety, or Radio Communications environments.

Experience with two-way radio systems.

Experience with P25 Encryption and Key Management Facility (KMF/AES).

Experience supporting large-scale radio communication systems.

Certifications (Preferred)

FCC General Radiotelephone License.

APCO Certificate or equivalent certification.

Additional Information

References are required.

Candidates may be required to use a personal vehicle as part of job duties.

Hybrid schedule with two onsite days per week from day one.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10481525
  • Position Id: 9020194
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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Alex Pesci

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