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New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) · 22 hours ago

Principal Consultant - Radio Frequency Engineer

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. As a radio frequency engineer, you will collaborate with team members to define requirements, design concepts, and develop complex hardware and software systems for public safety communications.

CharityInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on the conceptual design of RF wireless communication systems and technology in general, and with particular focus on public safety applications

Develop detailed requirements for client RF wireless communication systems and related subsystems

Provide technical guidance when procuring and implementing client contracts: developing proposals, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, implementing projects, and providing quality assurance

Define and document technical best practices for NYSTEC and mentor junior team members on same

Plan implementation roadmaps for client system upgrades and replacements

Develop effective collaborative working relationships with county and state agency clients

Work closely within the NYSTEC project team and communicate project updates, risks, and issues

Collaborate closely with the NYSTEC project team to share knowledge and accomplish key project objectives

Qualification

RF principlesCoverage modelingRF designProject 25 (P25)Land mobile radio (LMR)Microwave systemsFiber backhaul systemsWireless technologiesBusiness developmentCommunication skillsMentoringTechnical documentation

Required

Background working with public safety wireless communications and/or other critical communications applications

Experience with RF principles, coverage modeling, RF design, RF measurement, and optimization

Working knowledge of Project 25 (P25) and analog radio systems

Working knowledge of microwave, circuit-based, and fiber backhaul systems

Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) site equipment components, configuration, and system testing

Proficient written and verbal communications skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage and develop key relationships with colleagues and clients through collaborative thinking with a customer focus

Ability to travel throughout New York State, interacting with clients and employees at client and corporate offices

A bachelor's degree, preferably in electrical engineering or a similar discipline, and a minimum of eight years of LMR engineering experience

Preferred

Experience participating in the business development and sales process (proposal writing, presentations, etc.)

Familiarity with other wireless technologies, such as Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wi-Fi, long-term evolution (LTE), and embedded systems

Professional level certification in wireless communications (e.g., Electronics Technicians Association [ETA], certified wireless network administrator [CWNA], Microsoft wireless communications engineering technologies)

Ability to serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel