Telecom RF Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Telecom RF Engineer with extensive experience in Wireless and Radio Frequency technologies to join our mission-critical telecommunications team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in digital mobile communication systems including two-way trunked radio systems, paging / messaging systems, DAS / BDA systems, and other RF infrastructure. This role is crucial to ensuring the reliability and performance of communication systems that support emergency response, healthcare, and essential business functions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, configure, implement, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise telecom infrastructure including : Trunked two-way radio systems (e.g., Motorola MOTOTRBO™)Paging and messaging systemsDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) / Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systemsAntenna systems, transmitters, couplers, filters, and RF cablingEnd user devices (e.g. 2-way radios & pagers) and accessories
• Perform system diagnostics and field work : Diagnose, repair, install, and program RF equipmentConduct RF testing using analyzers, wattmeters, and other equipmentPerform site surveys, signal testing, and field acceptance validation
• Maintain and manage FCC licensing records and regulatory compliance
• Understand and apply two-way radio theory, modulation principles, and RF propagation characteristics across VHF, UHF, and 800 / 900 MHz bands
• Coordinate small to medium-sized projects : Lead implementation effortsCommunicate project status and technical details to stakeholdersCollaborate with internal and external technicians and contractors
• Assist in evaluating and deploying new telecom technologies
• Participate in long-term telecom strategy, budgeting, and infrastructure planning
• Provide 24 / 7 on-call support in a rotating schedule, responding to high-priority incidents
• May represent the department in cross-functional planning groups and technical committees