Radio Engineer (Electronics Technician II)

NC State Highway Patrol; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an Electronics Technician II for the Troop B Radio Shop to maintain, program, troubleshoot, and repair complex telecommunications systems and equipment that support statewide public safety operations.

Based in Clarkton, NC, the role entails working Monday–Friday with a focus on transceivers, MDCs, radar, base stations, and related networked systems to ensure reliable communications for law enforcement activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics plus two years of progressive experience in repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems.
• High school diploma or GED plus four years of progressive experience in repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program, and test fixed, mobile, and portable transceivers and repeaters across multiple frequency bands.
• Program and configure Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and integrate with transceivers, modems, GPS, and power in vehicles.
• Install, maintain, certify radar and speed timing equipment and testify in court when required.
• Install, program, align and maintain base station telecommunications equipment, antennas, towers, and emergency power systems.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair mobile video recording systems and related components.
• Maintain communications center control consoles and digital signal routing systems.

Skills

Electronics theory

Transceiver maintenance

MDC programming

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

FCC licensing knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Networking tools

Base station equipment

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

Keep critical communications running - one system at a time. The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team member to join our Troop B Radio Shop as an Electronics Technician II. This position performs extremely technical work providing maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of complex telecommunications systems and equipment that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of electronic principles and the use of computers, mobile data computers, and networking applications. Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications equipment, including transceivers, modems, and network controllers. Ability to use digital and electronic diagnostic and testing equipment. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and reference materials. Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications systems and related equipment.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $45,431.00-$53,927 Salary Grade: NC11

Location

This position is located at: 3467 HWY 701 S. Clarkton, NC 28433

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain/Manage Telecommunications Equipment: Responsible for repair, programming, alignment, and testing of fixed, mobile, and portable transceivers and repeaters across multiple frequency bands.
• Mobile Data Computer: Program and configure mobile data computers (MDC) and integrate with transceivers, modems, GPS systems, and power sources in vehicles.
• Speed Measurement Instruments: Install, maintain, repair, and certify radar and speed timing equipment; perform annual certification testing and testify in court when required.
• Communications Base Station Site Management: Install, program, align, and maintain base station telecommunications equipment, antennas, towers, and emergency power systems, including tower climbing and site construction support.
• Video Surveillance Systems: Install, troubleshoot, and repair mobile video recording systems and associated components.
• Control Station Operator Consoles: Maintain communications center control consoles and digital signal routing systems.
• Mobile Installations: Install and configure communications and emergency equipment in vehicles, including radios, lighting, and data systems.
• Administrative Activities: Maintain certification records, manage inventory, order parts, and coordinate equipment repairs.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. Note: Qualified applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License or an equivalent certification that authorizes the establishment, operation, and repair of fixed/mobile voice and data transceivers, communication networks, and related telecommunications equipment supporting the NCSHP system. Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation Drug Screening Test.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus;
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus;
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

The Mission

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement. The primary purpose of the Operations and Trades section is to manage and maintain a statewide communications system that provides voice and analog/digital communication for members of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), the Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN), and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Company Culture

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.