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Job: Design Engineer- Land Mobile Radio
Location: 100% remote from anywhere in the US
Duration: long-term contract position
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design, optimization, and implementation of complex LMR and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). This role requires a strong background in RF engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of wireless communication principles.
Key Responsibilities
Location: 100% remote from anywhere in the US
Duration: long-term contract position
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design, optimization, and implementation of complex LMR and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). This role requires a strong background in RF engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of wireless communication principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and model LMR and DAS networks using industry-standard tools, with a strong preference for iBwave.
- Conduct RF propagation analysis, link budget calculations, and interference analysis.
- Develop comprehensive network designs, including antenna placement, equipment selection, and cabling diagrams.
- Perform site surveys to validate designs and troubleshoot existing systems.
- Collaborate with project managers, technicians, and clients to ensure project requirements are met and designs are implemented accurately.
- Create detailed documentation, including design reports, bills of materials (BOM), and as-built drawings.
- Stay current with the latest LMR technologies, standards, and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in LMR or DAS design and engineering.
- Proven expertise in RF design and propagation.
- Strong knowledge of LMR technologies (e.g., P25, TETRA, MOTOTRBO) and DAS components.
- Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, service monitors, and power meters.
- Hands-on experience with iBwave is highly preferred.
- Experience designing and working with Motorola Solutions' MOTOTRBO systems.
- Experience with other RF modeling tool.
- Experience with DAS commissioning and optimization.
- Familiarity and general knowledge of FCC licensing requirements.
- P25 or other relevant industry certifications.