Transit RF / Spectrum Engineer

PEMCCO

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Capacity Management, Communications Architecture, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, Engineering, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Genetics, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interoperability, Legal, Licensing, Life Insurance, Operational Support, Performance Testing, Process Modeling, Productivity Model, Public Safety, Radio Frequency, Radio Frequency Propagation, Risk, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Telecommunications
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
Today

Job Description Job Description Salary: $50.61 $64.66 Hourly DOE and CertificationsPEMCCO is seeking a Transit RF / Spectrum Engineer to support the transition of a large urban multimodal transit system from legacy 900MHz platforms to an 800MHz APCO P25 communications architecture. This role advances longterm communications resilience for a highridership, safetycritical transportation network and requires deep expertise in RF modeling, channel capacity planning, and DAS/BDA modernization. The ideal candidate will develop riskbalanced engineering recommendations suited for complex, institutional publicsector environments, spanning highdensity, underground, and multiagency interoperability contexts.PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.This role follows a Hybrid/OnSite schedule; however, candidates should anticipate substantial onsite coordination within active rail and bus operational environments.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Essential FunctionsAssess existing 900 MHz RF architecture and coverage constraints.Develop transition engineering analysis for migration to 800 MHz P25 architecture.Perform RF propagation modeling and coverage gap mapping.Conduct channel capacity modeling to support public safety growth projections.Perform NXDN coexistence assessment within rail environments.Evaluate trunking and simulcast feasibility within risk-sensitive operational frameworks.Support FCC coordination and licensing documentation.Participate in pilot validation and technical performance testing.Provide technical documentation and decision-support materials.Support interoperability coordination efforts.Contribute to vendor technical review processes.CompetenciesRF modeling and spectrum analysisRisk-balanced architectural evaluationTechnical documentation developmentInfrastructure modernization planningRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum 8 years of RF engineering experience.Hands-on experience with 800 MHz P25 systems.Experience with RF propagation modeling software.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting transit or public-sector communications infrastructure.Familiarity with underground DAS/BDA systems.Experience with FCC licensing coordination.Candidates with experience in transit, public safety, or largescale infrastructure projects are strongly preferred.Certifications / LicensesFCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (Preferred)Benefits15 days of Paid Time Off11 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, and VisionVoluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure401(k)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Compensation$50.61 $64.66 hourly, depending on experience, ability, capability, and certifications.PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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PEMCCO

PEMCCO Inc. is a minority-owned firm Incorporated in Virginia in 1995. In early 1993, Prescott Sherrod, the company President and founder began PEMCCO by providing consulting services to customers through assessing their readiness to automate their business processes, and by preparing technical documents for systems integration and business development. By 1994, the company was providing management training, conducting management studies, and providing engineering support in the areas of fabrication design, new business proposal development, database management system conceptual design, and other computer-related services.

Today, PEMCCO is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) professional services firm; primarily supporting industries that include Transportation, Sea Ports, and Department of Defense. Our customers extend to various markets including federal, state, city governments, and private commercial sectors. We have facilities located in Virginia Beach, VA, which is our principal location; and remote locations and geographic presence in Arlington, VA, and Rochester, NY and New York, NY.

PEMCCO is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with several states' Department of Transportation (DOT) and many federal and state agencies. The list of certifications increases monthly as we work to reach our goal of being certified in each state to increase our business opportunity potential.

Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of loyalty, integrity and commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and successful execution of projects.

We believe that an Organization exists so that Tasks can be managed, People supported, and Results achieved.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://pemcco.com/