Land mobile radio engineer – principal

Location: Remote (Primary place of performance is remote; occasional on-site support may be required at Fort Belvoir, VA)

Clearance: Must have Active or Interim SECRET Security Clearance prior to commencement of work; U.S. Citizenship required

Job Type: Full-time

Contract Type: Government Contract (Base Year: 1 year; two 12-month option periods; 6-month extension option)

Position Overview

Seeking a highly experienced Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Engineer - Principal to provide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiatives
• Provide engineering support for P25 systems, ISSI, RoIP, interoperability planning, location services, and enterprise radio architecture
• Oversee testing and validation of upgraded LMR systems to ensure full compliance with P25 standards
• Verify all components (ISSI, RoIP, Location Tracking) are fully interoperable with Army communications networks
• Review and provide detailed technical documentation and performance verification reports
• Support the transition of existing LMR systems to APCO P25 Phase 2 standard
• Integrate, test, and validate critical system interfaces including ISSI, RoIP Gateways, and Location Tracking System
• Define and implement a reliable, repeatable Quality Assurance (QA) process for reviewing third-party integrator deliverables

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline

Certifications: APCO certifications, Motorola ASTRO 25 experience, L3Harris Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access (VIDA) experience, P25 Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI), Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP), Radio Frequency engineering

Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise Land Mobile Radio systems, P25 communications, radio engineering, or Department of Defense communications infrastructure

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Security: SECRET: Active or ability to obtain

Language

Fluent in written and verbal English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Army or DoD LMR modernization programs
• Experience with P25 Phase 2 standards
• Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 and L3Harris VIDA systems
• Experience with ISSI, RoIP, and Location Tracking System integration

Work Role Information

Work Role: Land Mobile Radio Engineer - Principal (Key Personnel)

Proficiency Level: Senior/Expert

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with all DoW security regulations and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Must pass background checks and suitability determinations
• Must complete DHS Information Technology Security Awareness Training annually
• Must sign and comply with DHS Rules of Behavior
• Must maintain APCO, Motorola ASTRO 25, L3Harris VIDA, P25, ISSI, RoIP, and RF engineering certification currency

Schedule & Work Conditions

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, normal business hours (0800-1700), excluding Federal holidays

Overtime: Only permitted at the Government's discretion

Telework: Remote; occasional on-site support may be required as directed by the Government

Travel: Not authorized

Place of Performance: Remote (primary); Fort Belvoir, VA (if on-site support is requested)

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.