Radio Systems Engineer (Hybrid, Wisconsin)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Codeworks, an LRS company, seeks a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical radio systems across Wisconsin, with a hybrid schedule and travel to correctional facilities as needed. Candidate must reside within an hour of Madison or relocate at own expense.

You will configure EF Johnson equipment, coordinate deployments, and work with vendors and public sector stakeholders to ensure operational excellence in statewide radio communications.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in supporting, configuring, maintaining, installing, or troubleshooting radio systems.
• Experience with EF Johnson radio systems or similar public safety radio technologies.
• Knowledge of fleet mapping, radio programming, code plug management, and communications infrastructure.
• Experience supporting hardware, software, and network technologies for radio systems.
• Understanding FCC licensing requirements, radio frequencies, and interoperability.
• Experience maintaining equipment inventories and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, topology, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin for onsite support, installations, and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office; Visio or related diagramming tools is preferred.
• Advanced PC and technical support skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support EF Johnson radio systems and related technologies.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing radio system standards across facilities.
• Support installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of radio equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist with fleet mapping, code plug management, radio programming standardization, and inventory management.
• Maintain databases and documentation related to radio assets, fleet maps, connectivity diagrams, and system configurations.
• Coordinate procurement and deployment of radio equipment, ensuring compatibility and cost effectiveness.
• Support administration of FCC licenses and related regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining tower licenses and FAA approvals where applicable.
• Work with external agencies to support interoperability, mutual aid communications, and emergency planning.
• Participate in statewide radio planning and modernization initiatives.
• Assist with configuring and supporting networking equipment and devices in radio environments.
• Connect radio systems to state networks and ensure compliance with tech standards.
• Install, configure, maintain, and back up workstations for integrated radio environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineers on system upgrades and new installations.
• Assist in developing communications plans, disaster recovery strategies, and security documentation.
• Conduct onsite assessments, testing, troubleshooting, and quality control reviews.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel flexibility

Problem-solving

Tools

EF Johnson radios

Networking equipment

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Codeworks, an LRS company, seeks a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical radio systems across Wisconsin, with a hybrid schedule and travel to correctional facilities as needed. Candidate must reside within an hour of Madison or relocate at own expense.

You will configure EF Johnson equipment, coordinate deployments, and work with vendors and public sector stakeholders to ensure operational excellence in statewide radio communications.