LMR Technician

Piper Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an LMR Technician to support a federal government communications modernization and sustainment program in Washington, DC. You’ll maintain 24/7 operations for a large-scale radio network and gain hands-on experience with Motorola LMR and P25 tech.

You will program, troubleshoot, and deploy subscriber radios, base stations, and consoles, working with end users to implement changes and ensure mission readiness. This position requires a Secret Service Public Trust.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience programming Motorola LMR systems.
• Experience supporting, programming, troubleshooting, or deploying P25 equipment including subscriber radios, base stations, repeaters, and consoles.
• Experience with Motorola APX NEXT, APX6500/APX8500, ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager, RadioCentral, CommandCentral, or similar.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Service Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Motorola APX NEXT portable radios and APX6500/APX8500 mobile radio subscribers.
• Program, provision, and update subscriber radios using Motorola tools including RadioCentral, CommandCentral Mapping, CommandCentral Messaging, SmartConnect, and ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager
• Troubleshoot subscriber radio issues, perform preventative maintenance, and resolve hardware-related concerns when possible
• Work directly with end users to support radio functionality, develop custom code plugs, and implement programming changes
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M), subscriber deployments, and sustainment efforts within a 24/7 mission-critical communications environment

Skills

LMR programming

P25 equipment

Motorola APX tools

Public Trust clearance

Tools

RadioCentral

CommandCentral Mapping

CommandCentral Messaging

SmartConnect

ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a LMR Technician to support a federal government communications modernization and sustainment program based in Washington, DC. This role provides the opportunity to support a mission-critical communications environment responsible for maintaining 24/7 operational readiness for a large-scale federal radio network. The position offers hands‑on experience with Motorola LMR and P25 technologies while supporting operations, programming, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

Responsibilities of the LMR Technician Include:

• Manage and maintain Motorola APX NEXT portable radios and APX6500/APX8500 mobile radio subscribers to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Program, provision, and update subscriber radios using Motorola tools including RadioCentral, CommandCentral Mapping, CommandCentral Messaging, SmartConnect, and ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager
• Troubleshoot subscriber radio issues, perform preventative maintenance, and resolve hardware‑related concerns when possible
• Work directly with end users to support radio functionality, develop custom code plugs, and implement programming changes
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M), subscriber deployments, and sustainment efforts within a 24/7 mission‑critical communications environment

Qualifications of the LMR Technician Include:

• 3+ years of experience programming Motorola Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
• Experience supporting, programming, troubleshooting, or deploying P25 equipment including subscriber radios, base stations, repeaters, duplexers, and consoles
• Experience with Motorola APX NEXT, APX6500/APX8500, ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager, RadioCentral, CommandCentral, or similar
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Service Public Trust

Compensation of the LMR Technician Include:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - 95,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave if required by law, and holidays

This job opens for applications on September 16, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Motorola, Radio, Land Mobile Radio, LMR, P25, Radio Programming, APX6500, APX8500, Two-Way Radio Systems, Radio Troubleshooting, Mission-Critical Communications, Radio Deployment, Radio Maintenance, RadioCentral, ASTRO, Provisioning, CommandCentral, Maintenance

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