Communications LMR Systems Engineer

\"RMS\" Retail Marketing Solutions LLC; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate negotiable

Job summary

Konect360 is seeking a Communications LMR Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain critical RF communications networks used by public safety, transit, and emergency services. You will lead integration, configuration, testing, and maintenance of LMR systems (Motorola, L3Harris, Kenwood) and coordinate with the operations team to ensure seamless interoperability.

Strong RF analysis, documentation, and field collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications.
• 5+ years with Motorola Astro/P25, L3Harris, Kenwood; trunked radio systems.
• Experience with interoperability frameworks and SFMTA integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, configuration, testing, and maintenance of LMR systems across Motorola, L3Harris, and Kenwood.
• Collaborate with Ops team to ensure interoperability between radio systems.
• Perform coverage assessments and RF troubleshooting of RF/LMR infrastructure.
• Provide documentation, support acceptance testing and system upgrades.

Skills

RF Engineering

LMR Systems

System Integration

Troubleshooting

Interoperability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF Power Meters

Vector Analyzers

Job description

Konect360 | KonectMAP | KonectHosting (division of Retail Marketing Solutions LLC "RMS") is a Global Operations Agency specializing in:

• Operations (Business Infrastructure and Practices Consultation)
• Hosting (Domains | VPS & Dedicated Servers | Infrastructure Management)
• Technology (Customized Networking & Software Solutions)
• Creativity (Web & eCommerce | Branding & Design | Packaging & Production | Merchandising)
• Marketing (Digital | Programmatic | Experiential)
• Employment (P.E.O. & EOR | Talent Recruitment | H.R. | Benefits | Law)

Website: www.konect360.com

Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@konect360_/videos

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Availability:

Full-time (Freelance Independent Contractor)

• Option to Hire Directly (W-2 Employee) After 180-Day Probation Period
• Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm EST (New York)

Summary:

The Communications LMR Systems Engineer designs, optimizes, and maintains critical RF (Radio Frequency) communication networks used by public safety, transit, and emergency services.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the integration, configuration, testing, and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including Motorola, L3Harris, and Kenwood platforms.
• Collaborate with Ops. Team 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.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering and/or Telecommunications, or related field.

5+ Years' Experience: Motorola (Astro, P25) | L3Harris | Kenwood | Trunked Radio systems (operational & technical), supporting ongoing SFMTA integration and testing, while following industry standards | Trunked Radio Systems | Simulcast & Interoperability Frameworks

Strong Understanding & Ability to Perform or Use:

• Digital | Analog | Virtual Measuring Instruments - Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, random signal generators, vector analyzers, antenna analyzers, network analyzers, RF power meters.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex system-level issues.
• IP-based backhaul networks supporting modern LMR systems.
• FCC regulations, licensing, and spectrum management applicable to LMR systems.
• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Installing and programming cellular router

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Hourly Rate: $40.00 (USD) per Hour (Hourly Rate "Negotiable" Based On Experience).