County of San Diego is hiring: Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer-2536

SENIOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Future Salary Increase: June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

Future Salary Increase: June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

The Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer serves as a technical lead, driving engineering projects and delivering expert-level support for the County’s radio communications infrastructure. This position works within the Sheriff's Office's Wireless Services Division and blends engineering, analytical, and project management into the County's radio communications systems. Responsibilities include analyzing, coordinating, designing, and maintaining telecommunications systems, equipment, and associated circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems. The role also collaborates with personnel within the Wireless Services Division to execute system upgrades, implement new technologies, and configure engineered solutions with both existing and new communications systems.

The Sheriff's Wireless Services Division operates and maintains the San Diego County – Imperial County Regional Communications System (RCS) Public safety P25 radio network, which provides public safety radio communications service to more than 20,000 subscriber radios across both counties. The Office is committed to improving and integrating new technologies to support and enhance wireless communications systems.

Qualifying Education and Experience

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a closely related engineering field AND
2. Five (5) years of full-time professional level engineering experience in the field of electronic communications which must have included working with large, multi-site radio and/or microwave networks; OR
3. An equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience listed above, totaling nine (9) years.

NOTE: Professional level experience performing engineering and analytical work on land mobile radios, trunked radio systems, microwave transport networks, and IP-based communications systems is highly desirable. A thorough knowledge of computer programs used to perform engineering design and drawing, such as AutoCad, is highly desirable.

Please submit a resume with your application.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications. The information you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If selected for the initial screening, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County of San Diego is an employer of over 19,000 employees. We are committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities and to assist with their transition into civilian life.

The County of San Diego embraces diversity and practices inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.