Radio Engineer (Electronics Technician II)

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician II to maintain and repair the statewide telecommunications systems that support public safety operations. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic equipment across fixed, mobile, and portable platforms.

The ideal candidate will have an electronics-focused degree or equivalent experience, with strong diagnostic and installation skills, and the ability to certify equipment including radar

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of progressive experience in repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems.
• High school diploma or GED plus four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/repair fixed, mobile, and portable transceivers across frequency bands.
• Program and configure Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and integrate with transceivers and GPS systems.
• Install, maintain, repair, and certify radar/speed timing equipment and perform test/certification.
• Install and maintain base station telecommunications equipment, antennas, towers, and power systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mobile video recording systems and related components.
• Maintain communications center consoles and digital signal routing systems.
• Install/configure telecommunications in vehicles, including radios and data systems.
• Maintain certification records, manage inventory, and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Electronic principles

Telecommunications equipment repair

Diagnostics equipment

Read schematics/manuals

Troubleshooting telecom systems

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transceivers

Modems

Network controllers

Job description

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Electronics Technician II (S)

Position Number

60086387

Grade

NC11

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.

Salary Range: $45,431.00-$56,623 Salary Grade: NC11

Location

3467 HWY 701 S. Clarkton, NC 28433

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers

• 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.

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.

Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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;

OR

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;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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.

https://www.ncshp.gov/

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.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.