Senior Radio & Vehicle Electronics Analyst

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk invites applications for a Sr. Radio Communications Systems Analyst. You will ensure City vehicles are equipped with critical electronics and support trunking/conventional radio systems.

The role requires hands-on installation, testing, and repair, with on-call support for city departments. Ideal candidates have electronics experience, a valid driver’s license, and FCC GROL/NABER certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of electronics experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Motorola two-way radio/system training or electronics/telecommunications training preferred.
• FCC GROL or NABER certification within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of radio systems, networking and electronics repair is expected.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair equipment in City vehicles (lighting, sirens, cameras, wireless access points).
• Coordinate subscriber programming for trunking radio systems per department needs.
• Provide support for 800 MHz trunking and conventional radio systems; serve as escalation point.
• Interpret complex technical docs, schematics, and data from test equipment.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance for all operations.
• Assist with deployment of new radio/electronics technology across departments.

Skills

Electronics experience

Technical communication

Education

Two-year associate degree or equivalent hands-on radio/electronics training

Tools

Motorola two-way radio systems

Radio/telecommunications training

FCC GROL or NABER certification

Job description

City of Norfolk invites applications for a Sr. Radio Communications Systems Analyst. You will ensure City vehicles are equipped with critical electronics and support trunking/conventional radio systems.

The role requires hands-on installation, testing, and repair, with on-call support for city departments. Ideal candidates have electronics experience, a valid driver’s license, and FCC GROL/NABER certification within six months.