Radio Engineer

Sunrise Systems Inc

Dimondale, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Asset Management Software, Billing, Communication Systems, Computer Skills, Cryptography, Data Entry, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Field Trials, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Military, Needs Assessment, On Site Support, Prototyping, Public Safety, Radio Engineering, Request for Information (RFI), Safety Systems, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Technical Support, Two Way Radio
LOCATION
Dimondale, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Radio Engineer
Job ID:  26-03257
Location: Dimondale, MI, 48821
Duration:  months of contract
 
Job Description:
 
This position is the recognized resource responsible for the development of radio programming files for distribution and installation into Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) radios for the State of Michigan. The position is responsible to identify existing and request new Radio IDs, Talkgroups and Encryption for use in developing and building the templates installed into an MPSCS radio.
 
This position requires the extensive use of computer skills and this person must be able to accurately enter data into the radio programming files and associated asset management software (EAM) and databases.
 
This person must function with minimal supervision and require minimal direction while
performing these duties.
 
Requirements:
 
  • Three years of experience as a Radio/Communications Technician
  • Two years of experience with P25 Radio Programming (Motorola & Kenwood)
 
Desired Experience:
 
  • Military/Public Safety/Radio Communications (not Network)
  • Two-way radio experience
  • Previous P25 encryption experience/KMF (AES)
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Duties may involve use of personal vehicle
  • FCC General Radio Telephone License, APCO Certificate, or approved
  • equivalent
 
Education:
 
• No educational requirement
 
Duty 1:
 
This position is the recognized resource for building radio programming templates for all MPSCS radios in the Metro Region totaling 44,401 radios Individual tasks related to the duty:
 
  • Identify radio programming needs through written request, user contract, related task, or MPSCS initiated change/requirement.
  • Contacts user to define and verify all requested changes.
  • Develop prototype template for field-testing.
  • Requests radio IDs and Talkgroup IDs for radio templates.
  • Build radio templates for MPSCS radios in Metro region.
  • Quality checks templates for accuracy and removes errors.
  • Builds archives as required for distribution to field units for radio programming.
  • Coordinate reprogramming of all appropriate field units.
 
Duty 2:
 
Using EAM, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel, this position is responsible for compiling, recording and making database entries into the EAM system and associated databases used by MPSCS.
 
  • Complies equipment information for EAM and associated databases.
  • Determines billing levels appropriate for each radio template.
  • Inputs equipment and associated information into EAM associated databases.
  • Quality checks EAM and databases as required for accuracy of radio records.
 
Duty 3:
 
This position is responsible for the programming of MPSCS radios.
 
  • Programs MPSCS radios with appropriate templates and encryption codes.
  • Supports MPSCS field staff as required for programming of MPSCS radios.
 
Duty 4:
 
This position supports other technical areas of MPSCS as required.
 
  • Supports NCC in programming IDs and Talkgroups.
  • Investigates issues related to MPSCS radios operations on the system.
  • Supports evaluation of new radios for compliance with technical and performance standards as required by the MPSCS.
  • Tests new programming software and providing field support for new programming software.
  • Responds to requests for information regarding radio templates and associated records in EAM and databases.
 
Duty 5:
 
Other duties as assigned.
 
  • Respond to internal and external emails.
  • Recorded hours and associated activity reports.
  • Routine paperwork and records in support of this position.
  • General housekeeping of work area.
  • As required in support of the MPSCS.
 
Contact:
 
Vinay Kumar:  Vinay.c@sunrisesys.com Direct: (732) 837-0448 | URL: Sunrise Systems Inc.

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/