Systems Engineer

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Codeworks, an LRS company, offers a contract System Engineer role focused on mission-critical radio systems across Wisconsin facilities. You’ll configure, troubleshoot, and maintain EF Johnson radio systems while coordinating with vendors and agencies to ensure reliable communications.

The position requires willingness to travel statewide, a hybrid work schedule near Madison, and strong documentation and planning skills to support interoperability and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience supporting radio communication systems.
• Experience with EF Johnson radio systems or similar public safety tech.
• Knowledge of radio systems, fleet mapping, programming, and infrastructure.
• Experience with hardware, software, and network tech for radio systems.
• Understanding FCC licensing, radio frequencies, and interoperability concepts.
• Experience maintaining inventories and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing and working with vendors/technical partners.
• Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin for onsite support and maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• MS Office skills; Visio or similar diagramming is a plus.
• Advanced PC and technical support skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support EF Johnson radio systems and related technologies.
• Develop and implement radio system standards across facilities.
• Support installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of radio equipment.
• Assist with fleet mapping, code plug management, and inventory management.
• Maintain databases and documentation related to radio assets and configurations.
• Coordinate procurement and deployment of radio equipment with cost effectiveness.
• Support FCC licenses and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tower licenses and FAA approvals where applicable.
• Work with external agencies to support interoperability and frequency coordination.
• Participate in statewide radio planning and modernization initiatives.
• Assist configuring networking equipment supporting radio systems.
• Connect radio systems to state network infrastructure and ensure standards.
• Install and back up workstations supporting integrated radio environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineers on upgrades and new installations.
• Develop communications plans, disaster recovery strategies, and security docs.
• Conduct onsite assessments, testing, troubleshooting, and QA of radio systems.

Skills

Radio systems

Public safety radio

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Travel ability

Tools

EF Johnson radios

Microsoft Office

Visio

Networking hardware

Job description

Job Description

Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a System Engineer who enjoys working hands-on with mission-critical communication systems, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and supporting secure, reliable radio operations. This contract opportunity offers the chance to support statewide radio communications systems across correctional institutions while partnering with technical teams, vendors, and public sector stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.

Location: Wisconsin (Hybrid)

Candidates must reside within one hour of Madison, WI, or be willing to relocate within one hour of Madison prior to their start date at their own expense. This position includes a hybrid work schedule with travel to correctional facilities throughout Wisconsin as needed.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support EF Johnson radio systems and related communications technologies.

• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing radio system standards across facilities.

• Support the installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of radio communications equipment and supporting infrastructure.

• Assist with fleet mapping, code plug management, radio programming standardization, and radio inventory management.

• Maintain databases and documentation related to radio assets, fleet maps, connectivity diagrams, and system configurations.

• Coordinate the procurement and deployment of radio equipment while ensuring compatibility, standardization, and cost effectiveness.

• Support the administration of FCC radio frequency 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, emergency response planning, and frequency coordination.

• Participate in statewide radio communications planning and technology modernization initiatives.

• Assist with the configuration and support of networking equipment, including switches and communication devices supporting radio systems.

• Connect radio systems to existing state network infrastructure and ensure compliance with state technology standards.

• Install, configure, maintain, and back up workstations supporting integrated radio communication environments.

• Collaborate with vendors, engineers, architects, facilities personnel, and agency stakeholders on system upgrades and new installations.

• Assist in developing communications plans, disaster recovery strategies, operating procedures, and security-related documentation.

• Conduct onsite assessments, testing, troubleshooting, and quality control reviews of radio systems throughout the state.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience supporting, configuring, maintaining, installing, or troubleshooting radio communication systems.

• Experience working with EF Johnson radio systems or similar public safety radio technologies.

• Knowledge of radio communications systems, fleet mapping, radio programming, code plug management, and communications infrastructure.

• Experience supporting hardware, software, and network technologies associated with radio communications systems.

• Understanding of FCC licensing requirements, radio frequencies, and interoperability concepts.

• Experience maintaining equipment inventories, technical documentation, and system records.

• Familiarity with networking concepts, including network topology, connectivity, and troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting technical installations and working directly with vendors and technical partners.

• Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin for onsite support, installations, and maintenance activities.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using Microsoft Office and related productivity tools.

• Microsoft Visio or similar diagramming/documentation experience is preferred.

• Advanced PC and technical support skills are preferred.

The base range for this contract position is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires across all U.S. locations. Individual compensation is determined by experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors.

Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

In some cases, Codeworks, an LRS company, uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. Codeworks takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All hiring decisions are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.