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Communications Engineer - LMR Systems Specialist

Communications Engineer - LMR Systems Specialist

Apollo ITSColumbia, MD, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Communications Engineer - LMR Systems Specialist

Location : Columbia, MD (Hybrid onsite)

Type : Contract

Justification : Must have operational and technical expertise with Client, L3Harris, and Kenwood systems to support ongoing SFMTA integration and testing.

Experience Level : 5-10 years

Job Description : Responsibilities :

  • Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the integration, configuration, testing, and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including Client, L3Harris, and Kenwood platforms.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendor partners to plan and execute system integration activities, ensuring seamless interoperability between disparate radio systems.
  • Perform detailed system analysis, coverage assessments, and troubleshooting of RF and LMR infrastructure components, including base stations, repeaters, antennas, combiners, and network interfaces.
  • Support acceptance testing, validation, and certification of LMR systems for operational deployment within transit and public safety environments.
  • Develop and execute test plans, document test results, and provide recommendations for system optimizations and issue resolution.
  • Interface with software engineers, network engineers, and field technicians to resolve complex system integration challenges.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of system faults and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability and availability.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, design changes, test reports, and integration procedures.
  • Provide ongoing technical support, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades as part of the LMR system lifecycle management.

Technical Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-10 years of hands-on experience with design, integration, and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio systems, including Client (ASTRO, P25), L3Harris, and Kenwood platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of P25 standards, trunked radio systems, simulcast, and interoperability frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of IP-based backhaul networks supporting modern LMR systems.
  • Solid understanding of FCC regulations, licensing, and spectrum management applicable to LMR systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex system-level issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
  • bility to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
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