RF & Communications Engineer (Junior/Senior)

PEMCCO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PEMCCO in Los Angeles is seeking an RF & Communications Engineer (Junior/Senior) to support a major metropolitan transit agency's spectrum transition project. You will evaluate RF systems, assist field testing, and help modernize mission-critical communications across 900 MHz to 800 MHz bands.

This role offers hands-on work with DAS, backhaul, and OCC-related technologies, collaborating with experienced engineers to ensure safe and reliable transit operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in RF engineering, wireless communications, or related systems.
• Knowledge of RF principles, wireless system performance, and spectrum management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a professional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RF system performance across existing 900 MHz and target 800 MHz environments.
• Analyze interference, coverage, propagation, capacity, and system performance issues.
• Support spectrum monitoring, field testing, and system validation activities.
• Assist with engineering assessments related to spectrum transition and rebanding efforts.
• Review technical documentation, system configurations, and engineering submittals.
• Participate in field inspections, FAT, and SAT.
• Document findings, technical observations, and project status updates.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, infrastructure, and project stakeholders.
• Support communications systems integration involving DAS, backhaul, OCC, and related technologies.

Skills

RF engineering

Wireless communications

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field

Tools

LMR systems

P25 environments

DAS

OCC environments

Spectrum monitoring tools

Job description

Pay: $60-$85 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits

Are you passionate about RF systems, wireless communications, and solving complex technical challenges? Do you enjoy working on large‑scale infrastructure projects that directly support public transportation and mission‑critical operations?

PEMCCO is seeking a RF & Communications Engineer (Junior/Senior) to support a major metropolitan transit agency's 900 MHz to 800 MHz spectrum transition initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals while supporting critical radio communications systems that help keep transit operations running safely and efficiently.

Whether you're an early‑career engineer looking to expand your experience or a seasoned communications professional with deep RF expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm that helps organizations maximize existing and emerging technologies to achieve their business objectives.

We live our culture through our core values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our customers and team members. Our mission is simple: Live the Culture and Make It Happen.

Job Overview

As an RF & Communications Engineer, you will support engineering analysis, system performance evaluations, field testing, and technical assessments associated with a large‑scale spectrum transition program.

You’ll work within the client’s engineering environment to help evaluate system readiness, investigate RF performance issues, support testing activities, and contribute to the successful modernization of mission‑critical communications infrastructure.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in RF engineering, land mobile radio (LMR), P25 systems, wireless communications, transit communications, or other mission‑critical communications environments.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate RF system performance across existing 900 MHz and target 800 MHz environments
• Analyze interference, coverage, propagation, capacity, and system performance issues
• Support spectrum monitoring, field testing, and system validation activities
• Assist with engineering assessments related to spectrum transition and rebanding efforts
• Review technical documentation, system configurations, and engineering submittals
• Participate in field inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Document findings, technical observations, and project status updates
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, infrastructure, and project stakeholders
• Support communications systems integration efforts involving DAS, backhaul, OCC, and related technologies

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Experience in RF engineering, wireless communications, telecommunications, or communications systems engineering
• Knowledge of RF principles, wireless system performance, and spectrum management
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate findings effectively
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a professional engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of communications or RF engineering experience
• Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including P25 environments
• Experience supporting mission‑critical communications systems
• Experience with 900 MHz to 800 MHz spectrum transition or rebanding projects
• Transit, rail, metro, or transportation communications experience
• Familiarity with Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Experience with microwave or backhaul communications systems
• Experience supporting Operations Control Center (OCC) environments
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, or system validation activities
• Knowledge of integrated transportation or advanced transportation management systems

Why Join PEMCCO?

• Support a high‑visibility communications modernization initiative
• Work on mission‑critical systems that support public transportation operations
• Gain valuable experience with advanced RF, wireless, and spectrum‑transition technologies
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and transit professionals
• Contribute to infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on public safety and system reliability
• Join a company that values teamwork, professionalism, and technical excellence

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.