Radio Engineer

Radio Engineer
Hybrid arrangement:

Resource will work a hybrid schedule. No remote only option. Must be onsite in Dimondale, MI from day 1, two days a week.

Interview Process:

Interviews will be conducted virtually over MS Teams.

Job Description
This position is the recognized resource responsible for the development of radio programming files for distribution and installation into Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) radios for the State of Michigan. The position is responsible to identify existing and request new Radio IDs, Talkgroups and Encryption for use in developing and building the templates installed into an MPSCS radio. This position requires the extensive use of computer skills and this person must be able to accurately enter data into the radio programming files and associated asset management software (EAM) and databases. This person must function with minimal supervision and require minimal direction while performing these duties.

Requirements

Three years of experience as a Radio/Communications Technician

Two years of experience with P25 Radio Programming (Motorola & Kenwood)

Desired Experience

Military/Public Safety/Radio Communications (not Network)

Two-way radio experience

Previous P25 encryption experience/KMF (AES)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Duty may involve use of personal vehicle

FCC General Radio Telephone License, APCO Certificate, or approved equivalent

Education

No educational requirement

Duty 1: Building Radio Programming Templates

Identify radio programming needs through written request, user contract, related task, or MPSCS initiated change/requirement.

Contact user to define and verify all requested changes.

Develop prototype template for field-testing.

Requests radio IDs and Talkgroup IDs for radio templates.

Build radio templates for MPSCS radios in Metro region.

Quality checks templates for accuracy and removes errors.

Builds archives as required for distribution to field units for radio programming.

Coordinate reprogramming of all appropriate field units.

Duty 2: Database Management

Compile, record and make database entries into the EAM system and associated databases used by MPSCS.

Comply equipment information for EAM and associated databases.

Determine billing levels appropriate for each radio template.

Input equipment and associated information into EAM associated databases.

Quality checks EAM and databases as required for accuracy of radio records.

Duty 3: Programming of MPSCS Radios

Program MPSCS radios with appropriate templates and encryption codes.

Support MPSCS field staff as required for programming of MPSCS radios.

Duty 4: Technical Support

Support NCC in programming IDs and Talkgroups.

Investigate issues related to MPSCS radios operations on the system.

Support evaluation of new radios for compliance with technical and performance standards required by the MPSCS.

Test new programming software and provide field support for new programming software.

Respond to requests for information regarding radio templates and associated records in EAM and databases.

Duty 5: Other Duties

Respond to internal and external emails.

Recorded hours and associated activity reports.

Routine paperwork and records in support of this position.

General housekeeping of work area.

As required in support of the MPSCS.

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