Radio Systems Engineer
Core
Technical expert for the City of Boulder's P25 land mobile radio network (CBIRS), ensuring 24/7 availability, performance, and rapid repair of public safety communications systems.
Role type
Radio Systems Engineer (Public Safety)
Builds
Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system infrastructure, dispatch console configurations, and subscriber equipment code plugs.
Domain
Public Safety / Emergency Communications / Radio Frequency Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radio frequency interference analysis, system configuration and optimization, hardware/software troubleshooting, encryption key management, RF filtering and antenna theory, subscriber equipment programming, fleet record management, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Wide area IP and MPLS network configuration, advanced system key testing (CCNC), OEM advanced system key acquisition
Technologies
Motorola Astro APCO25, Motorola DBR M12, Simulcast Prime Site, Over the Air Programming (OTAP), Wi-Fi, Customer Programming Software (CPS), Motorola Radio Management
Responsibilities
Provide technical administration and lifecycle management of the LMR system; perform system configuration, repair, and adjustment; leverage test equipment to resolve RF interference issues; manage radio encryption Key Management Facility; develop and maintain dispatch console configurations; program subscriber equipment code plugs; advise on and perform infrastructure changes at radio and dispatch sites; manage installation and optimization of end-user subscriber equipment; provide technical oversight for specialized vehicle builds; deliver technical training programs; monitor and optimize system alarms; maintain subscriber fleet records; manage the Radio Shop inventory and documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC