Radio Systems Engineer

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Application Deadline:

July 29, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

83,616.00 - 121,118.40

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

Under limited direction, serves as a technical expert for Radio Services P25 land mobile radio network known as CBIRS and associated systems and equipment, including digital microwave, fiber optic, ethernet and MPLS and lessor networks and supporting computer systems and applications. Represents Radio Services in communication with customers, vendors, and peer agencies and ensures 24x7x365 availability of system, acceptable coverage/audio performance, and rapid repair of identified issues, ensuring achievement of established services levels.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                 

• Provides technical administration and lifecycle management of the City's Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system (Motorola Astro APCO25 Phase 1 simulcast), evaluating system performance, interpreting diagnostic data, and developing strategies to optimize reliability, interoperability, resiliency, and compliance with established performance standards.

• Ensures the system performs within established standards and achieves established service levels.  

• Performs system configuration, repair, adjustment, and other actions under the guidance of the Radio Systems Architect to improve system performance that follow best practices based on independent analysis of system data and diagnosis of system issues, including issues outside of the system that impact system performance.  This includes the Motorola DBR M12 multi-carrier simulcast infrastructure and related Motorola Simulcast Prime Site infrastructure.

• Leverages specialized software, test equipment, and analytical tools to evaluate, characterize, and resolve complex radio frequency interference issues. Recommends and implements hardware and software solutions to enhance the City’s interference detection, analysis, and mitigation capabilities.

• Manages radio encryption Key Management Facility (KMF).

• Develops and maintains dispatch console screen configurations.

• Performs subscriber equipment ‘code plug’ programming development and change management, as well as deployment of code plug files through automated delivery systems such as Over the Air Programming (OTAP), Wi-Fi and manual programming w/ Customer Programming Software (CPS) and Motorola Radio Management

• Advises on and performs infrastructure changes at radio and dispatch sites including rack management, data and RF cable management in the building and on towers, terminating appropriate data and RF cables and weather proofing when needed.

• Understands the purpose and theory of operation of radio frequency filtering and combining equipment along with antenna systems and transmission lines in order to competently direct tower crews.

• Manages the installation, maintenance, and optimization of end-user subscriber equipment by analyzing RF system performance, conducting advanced diagnostics, and developing preventative maintenance strategies to ensure the reliability and availability of communications systems supporting public safety and City operations.

• Provides technical oversight for specialized installations, including one-off vehicle builds, modifications to existing vehicles, and other unique deployment requirements that are not performed through the City's contracted installation services.

• Develops and delivers technical training programs and provides expert consultation to users on subscriber equipment, radio systems, and regional interoperability protocols. Interprets complex technical concepts and system capabilities to support informed operationa