Radio Programming Engineer
About The Position
The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team as Radio Programming Engineer. The Radio Programming Engineer serves within the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Technical Services Unit Radio Shop and is responsible for the programming, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) communications systems and related equipment. This position serves as the primary resource for the development and maintenance of radio programming templates (code plugs) utilized by the State Highway Patrol and partner public safety agencies operating on the VIPER network and other local 700/800 MHz trunked radio systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution; OR Associate degree in computer science, or a related technical field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of networking related experience; OR High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of networking related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Criminal Background Investigation
- Drug Screening Test
Nice To Haves
- Working experience in solving complex network issues involving voice and IT environments.
- Excellent working knowledge of voice and network principles, security administration processes and frameworks, metrics collections and reporting.
- Technical knowledge and experience with assessing/auditing security of networks desired.
- Hands-on experience with voice platforms.
- Working experience with multiple telco voice providers, systems, and vendors.
- Experience designing, building, managing, and maintaining enterprise-level, mission-critical infrastructure.
- Experience in the radio and communication area, and extensive knowledge/understanding of two-way radio theory and communications systems.
- Experience with P25 Products from Motorola Solutions is highly desirable
- The ability to program, troubleshoot and perform system diagnostics on complex radio systems.
- Experience in installation, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, program wireless communication equipment such as 2-way radios, transmitters, receivers and antennas.
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, FCIA, NABER or equivalent industry certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and deploy radio programming templates (code plugs) for VIPER and other public safety radio systems.
- Program, configure, test, and support mobile, portable, and fixed radio communications equipment.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment and related infrastructure.
- Serve as a technical resource for radio programming, interoperability, and communications-related initiatives.
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to support communications interoperability and operational requirements.
- Assist with communications equipment inventory management, asset tracking, and lifecycle planning.
- Evaluate operational needs and assist in the development of technical solutions, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Support emergency communications operations and statewide deployment activities as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for state employees with student loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
