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NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We’re independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients’ best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset.

About the Role

As a radio systems engineer, you will collaborate with team members to support the requirements definition, conceptual design, development, testing, and integration of complex, specialized hardware and software systems to help usher in a new era in public safety communications.

This position may be based out of NYSTEC’s Rome, Albany, or NYC offices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on the conceptual design of radio frequency (RF) wireless communication systems and technology in general, and with particular focus on public safety applications.
Develop detailed requirements for client RF wireless communication systems and related subsystems.
Provide technical guidance during client contract procurement and implementation : proposal development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, implementation, and quality assurance.
Define and document technical best practices for NYSTEC and mentor junior team members on same.
Conduct implementation roadmap planning for client system upgrades and replacements.
Develop strong and enduring collaborative working relationships with county and state agency clients.

Required Qualifications

Strong background in public safety wireless communications.

Experience working with large county or statewide P-25 and analog systems.

Experience with RF coverage modeling, RF design, RF measurement, and optimization.

Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) site equipment configuration and testing.

Working knowledge of microwave, circuit-based, and fiber backhaul.

Project management skills and knowledge of database reporting tools.

Ability to serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage and develop key relationships with colleagues and clients through collaborative thinking with a strong customer focus.

Experience participating in the business development and sales process (proposal writing, presentations, etc.).

Ability to travel throughout New York State, interacting with clients and employees at client and corporate offices.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the operations of public safety organizations.

Knowledge of other wireless technologies, such as Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wi-Fi, long-term evolution (LTE), and embedded systems.

Knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP)-based dispatch consoles and voice recorders.

Professional level certification in wireless communications (e.g., Electronics Technicians Association (ETA), certified wireless network administrator (CWNA), Microsoft wireless communications engineering technologies).

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar discipline.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering or a similar discipline, and five years of LMR engineering experience. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.

The pay range for this position is $79,793-$109,716.20 per year.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact recruitment@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Salary : $79,793 - $109,716

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