Transit 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

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.