Electronics Technician: Mission-Critical LMR & RF Systems

NextGen Federal Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on electronics support for USMS in TOD. The role involves asset tracking, LMR operations, and building codeplugs for P25 devices across trunking and conventional systems.

Candidate must have experience with Motorola LMR devices, RF testing, and coordinating with federal agencies on interoperability. Onsite work in Houston, with travel as needed; DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience building codeplugs for P25 subscriber devices (trunking and conventional).
• Experience with P25 infrastructure devices; Motorola G-series preferred.
• Experience with Quantar and GTRs is preferred.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cables, connectors, and use cases.

Responsibilities

• Support USMS asset tracking and inventory.
• Build codeplugs for P25 devices and infrastructure components.
• Align/tune RF assets using an RF network analyzer or service monitor.
• Troubleshoot cables: Cat5/6/7, RG58, RG6, hardline coax.
• Coordinate with local and federal agencies on interoperability plans.
• Troubleshoot both P25 subscribers and infrastructure devices; assess antennas and vehicle radio installs.

Skills

LMR experience

RF knowledge

Troubleshooting cables

Codeplug building

Interagency coordination

DoD TS clearance

Self-starter

Tools

Motorola LMR devices

RF network analyzer

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on electronics support for USMS in TOD. The role involves asset tracking, LMR operations, and building codeplugs for P25 devices across trunking and conventional systems.

Candidate must have experience with Motorola LMR devices, RF testing, and coordinating with federal agencies on interoperability. Onsite work in Houston, with travel as needed; DoD Top Secret clearance is required.