Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Technician – Motorola Systems
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on LMR Technician to support mission-critical radio communications systems in a federal environment. This role is essential to ensuring reliable communications, rapid troubleshooting and repair, and continuous operational readiness. You will be the on-site Motorola SME, supporting both infrastructure and subscriber equipment. This is a field-focused, technical role requiring deep experience with Motorola Land Mobile Radio systems, Codeplug (Co-Plug) development, and RF system troubleshooting and maintenance. You'll work directly with end users and technical teams to ensure systems are fully operational, secure, and compliant.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Land Mobile Radio systems
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Motorola technologies
- Proven experience building Co-Plugs (codeplugs)
- Proven experience supporting multi-site LMR systems
- Strong knowledge of P25, trunked, and conventional systems
- Experience with RF troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Experience with radio programming tools
- Experience with spectrum analyzers and RF tools
- Familiarity with IP networking
- Familiarity with VoIP integration
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in field environments
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to respond quickly in urgent situations
- Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
- U.S. Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Motorola certifications
- Certified Telecom Network Specialist (CTNS)
- Experience supporting Federal or regulated environments
- Familiarity with RF coverage tools (ATDI, EDX SignalPro)
- Familiarity with encryption and secure communications
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Motorola LMR technician on-site
- Support radio infrastructure, subscriber units, and dispatch systems
- Provide daily troubleshooting and technical support
- Install and maintain RF repeaters, antennas and cabling, and dispatch and base station equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and system health checks
- Build and maintain Motorola Co-Plugs (codeplugs)
- Program radios and update firmware/software
- Configure systems for operational and security requirements
- Troubleshoot analog and digital systems (P25, trunked, conventional)
- Diagnose RF and system performance issues
- Support emergency response within 2 hours when required
- Interface directly with end users to resolve issues
- Communicate with Government LMR Manager
- Collaborate with engineers, IT teams, and telecom staff
- Maintain service logs and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, system standards, and policies
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Military leave
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellness program
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
