CTO Radio Networks

CIBR Warriors; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBR Warriors seeks a CTO Radio Networks to own the strategy and execution for two-way radio systems, RF engineering, and public safety networks. You will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of P25 trunked, simulcast, and conventional systems, while shaping technology roadmaps and partnerships.

The role requires 15+ years in radio communications, strong leadership, and hands-on Motorola P25 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in radio communications and microwave systems.
• Significant hands-on experience in Motorola radio systems (P25 conventional or trunked, and simulcast).
• RF systems knowledge (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks), telephony/data circuits, packet-switching.
• Working knowledge of FCC regulations and public safety standards.
• Proficiency in RF propagation tools (Atoll, Pathloss, EDX).
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the technology roadmap across two-way, microwave, and public safety radio systems.
• Lead design, deployment, and optimization of Motorola P25 trunked, simulcast, and conventional systems.
• Identify and integrate emerging communications technologies into our service offerings.
• Manage point-to-point microwave system engineering and performance validation.
• Direct RF design and coverage analysis using Atoll, Pathloss, and EDX.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCC regulations, P25 standards, and public safety requirements.
• Resolve escalated technical issues, including after-hours incident response.
• Manage LAN/WAN networking (routers, switches, firewalls) supporting radio and RF systems.
• Stay current with emerging trends in RF technologies and recommend strategic initiatives for continued improvement.
• Lead and develop a technical and engineering team, setting priorities, mentoring staff, and building bench strength as the group scales.
• Serve as a technical voice in RFPs, proposals, and client presentations.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and grow strategic partnerships with Motorola and other key vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

RF knowledge

Public safety radio

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering

PE license or MS degree

Tools

Atoll

Pathloss

EDX

Motorola P25

Job description

Public safety agencies, municipalities, and mission-critical clients depend on the systems this role owns.As CTO Radio Networks, you’ll lead the strategy, design and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering behind our two-way radio systems, point-to-point microwave links, public safety radio networks and simulcast systems. You’ll bring deep radio public safety expertise to a team responsible for keeping first responders and critical infrastructure connected – reliably, and in full regulatory compliance.

This is a role for someone who wants ownership – leading a technical group at the center of a rapidly growing public safety and radio network practice, with the scope to shape not just where the technology goes next, but the team that gets it there.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the technology roadmap across two-way, microwave, and public safety radio systems.
• Lead design, deployment, and optimization of Motorola P25 trunked, simulcast, and conventional systems.
• Identify and integrate emerging communications technologies into our service offerings.
• Manage point-to-point microwave system engineering and performance validation.
• Direct RF design and coverage analysis using Atoll, Pathloss, and EDX.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCC regulations, P25 standards, and public safety requirements.
• Resolve escalated technical issues, including after-hours incident response.
• Manage LAN/WAN networking (routers, switches, firewalls) supporting radio and RF systems.
• Stay current with emerging trends in RF technologies and recommend strategic initiatives for continued improvement.
• Lead and develop a technical and engineering team, setting priorities, mentoring staff, and building bench strength as the group scales.
• Serve as a technical voice in RFPs, proposals, and client presentations.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and grow strategic partnerships with Motorola and other key vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license or Master’s degree is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in radio communications and microwave systems.
• Significant hands-on experience in Motorola radio systems (P25 conventional or trunked, and simulcast).
• RF systems knowledge (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks), telephony/data circuits, packet-switching.
• Working knowledge of FCC regulations and public safety standards.
• Proficiency in RF propagation tools (Atoll, Pathloss, EDX).
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.