Radio Programming Technician

Description

Tribalco is actively seeking an experienced and highly motivated Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Technician to join our team supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The successful candidate will be experienced with programming radios primarily Motorola subscriber units. This position requires an individual capable of working independently with little to no daily supervision to complete programming tasks as assigned by the program support team.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability required:

• Our ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system and theory.
• The priority objective for this position will be to perform LMR programming file management database entry and overall management/tracking of location programming information.
• Main tasks/duties will be as follows:
• Receive and Ship radio equipment as needed to include labeling packing tracking and inventory
• Develop and/or revise radio programming files (Code Plugs) as directed
• Create channel plans based on programming files to include frequency management
• Programming file storge and management
• Review of current and revised programming files per site locations
• Experience with Motorola programming software (CPS) knowledge of other radio manufacturer software i.e. Kenwood Harris Icom a plus
• Experience with multiple protocols i.e. Motorola Smartzone/Smartnet conventional trunking analog digital Project 25 etc. other technologies i.e. satellite IP networking microwave etc. is a plus.
• Perform channel plan reviews and audits for accuracy revisions and site communication efficiencies.
• Remain current with latest technologies and programming software through self-study and/or attending industry seminars/training courses.
• Communicate with customers to understand and capture operation needs as they apply to local LMR communication systems. Communication will primarily be by phone and email or coordinated through a certified local subcontractor.
• Provide comprehensive explanation review and Q&A with customers for development and approval of all programming and channel plans.

Desired Skills

• Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking and problem- solving skills
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Able to take proactive measures to prevent problems rather than reactive by nature
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Required Qualifications

• Possess two plus (2) years of experience with programming of communications equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related RF/Electronics training is highly desirable and relevant.
• Proficient with Motorola CPS software MS 360 (all programs)
• Ability to acquire DOD clearance

Compensation

• Compensation will be hourly and is commensurate with experience.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex or national origin.
• Tribalco is an equal opportunity employer.

About Our Company:

Tribalco is a global systems integrator providing C5ISR and tactical survival rescue and safety systems to military federal civilian and commercial customers around the world. Since 2004 Tribalco has delivered and supported innovative technologies that protect our nation from evolving cyber threats and improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces and critical infrastructure.

Tribalco is a CMMI Level 3 appraised organization and ISO 9001:2015 certified enterprise. As a named NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator Tribalco is at the forefront of technology advancement in engineering and deploying NSA compliant solutions that enable customers to securely access and share classified data across commercial networks often in extremely challenging environments.

Tribalco is headquartered in Maryland and maintains offices warehouse operations and points of presence in Florida Nevada South Korea Germany the Middle East and Africa. For additional information please visit .