Transit RF / Spectrum Engineer

PEMCCO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,720 - 89,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A technology and communications services firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Transit RF / Spectrum Engineer to facilitate the transition of a transit system from 900MHz to 800MHz APCO P25 communications. This hybrid role demands expertise in RF modeling, channel capacity planning, and infrastructure modernization. Candidates must have at least 8 years of RF engineering experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Offering competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position supports a critical transportation network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of RF engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with 800 MHz P25 systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing 900 MHz RF architecture and coverage constraints.
• Develop transition engineering analysis for migration to 800 MHz P25 architecture.
• Perform RF propagation modeling and coverage gap mapping.
• Conduct channel capacity modeling to support public safety growth projections.
• Support FCC coordination and licensing documentation.

Skills

RF modeling and spectrum analysis

Risk-balanced architectural evaluation

Technical documentation development

Infrastructure modernization planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

RF propagation modeling software

Job description

Overview

PEMCCO is seeking a Transit RF / Spectrum Engineer to support the transition of a large urban multi‑modal transit system from legacy 900MHz platforms to an 800MHz APCO P25 communications architecture. This role advances long‑term communications resilience for a high‑ridership, safety‑critical transportation network and requires deep expertise in RF modeling, channel capacity planning, and DAS/BDA modernization. The ideal candidate will develop risk‑balanced engineering recommendations suited for complex, institutional public‑sector environments, spanning high‑density, underground, and multi‑agency interoperability contexts.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.

This role follows a Hybrid/On‑Site schedule; however, candidates should anticipate substantial on‑site coordination within active rail and bus operational environments.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing 900 MHz RF architecture and coverage constraints.
• Develop transition engineering analysis for migration to 800 MHz P25 architecture.
• Perform RF propagation modeling and coverage gap mapping.
• Conduct channel capacity modeling to support public safety growth projections.
• Perform NXDN coexistence assessment within rail environments.
• Evaluate trunking and simulcast feasibility within risk-sensitive operational frameworks.
• Support FCC coordination and licensing documentation.
• Participate in pilot validation and technical performance testing.
• Provide technical documentation and decision‑support materials.
• Support interoperability coordination efforts.
• Contribute to vendor technical review processes.

Competencies

• RF modeling and spectrum analysis
• Risk-balanced architectural evaluation
• Technical documentation development
• Infrastructure modernization planning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of RF engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with 800 MHz P25 systems.
• Experience with RF propagation modeling software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transit or public-sector communications infrastructure.
• Familiarity with underground DAS/BDA systems.
• Experience with FCC licensing coordination.
• Candidates with experience in transit, public safety, or large‑scale infrastructure projects are strongly preferred.

Certifications / Licenses

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (Preferred)

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation

$50.61 – $64.66 hourly, depending on experience, ability, capability, and certifications.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on 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 characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.