Senior Wireless Systems Engineer – Public Safety Networks

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a senior Communications Systems Analyst 3 to plan, design, maintain, and troubleshoot a complex statewide wireless network. You will oversee EDACS, P‑25, microwave, and networked infrastructure, with autonomy to resolve issues across DOC facilities and transport operations.

The role requires strong engineering skills, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or applied physics (or equivalent experience with licensing), and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Three years of technical and engineering experience as a communications system technician, including testing and design.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or applied physics.
• FCC General Radio Telephone License or equivalent certifications (e.g., Technician/Radio/Telecom certifications).

Responsibilities

• Plan and design wireless systems (trunked, conventional, microwave, SCADA, remote‑control).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot EDACS, P‑25, microwave, IP network, and console issues.
• Repair trunked/conventional radios, microwave systems, and network hardware/software; perform updates and preventive maintenance.
• Install systems, power, cabling, grounding; supervise contractors on projects.
• Provide statewide support and design reviews, with autonomous work across DOC facilities.

Skills

Wireless design

Troubleshooting

Networking

Microwave analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng. or Applied Physics

Tools

EDACS

P-25

IP networks

Routers & Switches

Microwave systems

Job description

Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a senior Communications Systems Analyst 3 to plan, design, maintain, and troubleshoot a complex statewide wireless network. You will oversee EDACS, P‑25, microwave, and networked infrastructure, with autonomy to resolve issues across DOC facilities and transport operations.

The role requires strong engineering skills, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or applied physics (or equivalent experience with licensing), and the ability to manage