RF Implementation Engineer

EFJohnson Technologies is a subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, a leading provider of P25 communications solutions for first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. Our products are marketed under the EFJohnson and KENWOOD brands.

EFJohnson provides wireless communications products and systems for public safety, commercial, and government customers. We design, manufacture, and market conventional and trunked radio systems, land mobile radio repeaters and mobile and portable radios, including Project 25 digital radio products.

RF IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER

To update, enhance and troubleshoot engineered solutions utilizing a combination of company and vendor manufactured equipment. This will result in a system that meets the criteria of the customer specifications and meets the technical and policy requirements of the company. Fully responsible for compliance with customer requirements, particularly regarding RF issues, and for directing the implementation of the system design through system acceptance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Update compliant RF System designs based on customer's written requirements, the operating parameters of company standard components, and compliance with government regulations.
• Develop RF Design write-ups addressing the customer's performance requirements.
• Considers both the business and technical needs of the project with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs.
• Determines the equipment required to support the RF design.
• Interfaces with Project Management to provide the needed information to provide the proposed system design.
• Integrates the inputs from Project Management teams to ensure a structured development process from concept to final acceptance.
• During the initiation project phase: travel to customer sites, as needed, to participate in kickoff meetings, conduct Site Surveys to determine the potential location of RF equipment, and identify materials needed to satisfy contract requirements, as well as identifying any potential issues that could affect the successful implementation of the project.
• Reviews and optimizes system site topology.
• Provide technical content for Critical Design Reviews.
• Develop and provide Implementation team with the RF "As-Build" parameters.
• Assists in keeping project on schedule.
• Interfaces with customer/vendor/subcontractor, as required, to meet goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONTINUED:

• Interfaces daily with departmental and non-departmental co-workers and managers, including Field Technical Representatives, Implementation Team, Staging and Project Management.
• During the implementation project phase: Work directly with the Implementation Team to ensure the parameters at each site or subsystem are accurate to the RF design parameters.
• Analyze the "As-Built" parameters, provided by the Implementation team, to determine the impact to RF performance.
• Provide input for Site Acceptance and System Acceptance Test Plan development and execution.
• Develop Coverage Acceptance, Optimization, and In-Building test procedures in accordance with established processes.
• Identify and assess project risk during the design and implementation processes.
• Interface with the project team and drive the resolution of any RF related implementation issues discovered during implementation of the system solution.
• Works with Technical Service Team to troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Performs special projects as directed by department manager.
• Exhibits desirable and appropriate professional behavior including leadership, sense of urgency, independent judgement, teamwork, ability to get along with others, creative thinking, and personal integrity to provide for a cohesive, productive unit dedicated to the achievement of corporate goals.

• Agrees to abide by the established Approval Matrix.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or Equivalent Experience

• Record of continuing radio industry education.
• Functional knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Four or more years applicable land mobile radio (LMR) industry experience.
• Proficient at troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience in the use propagation modeling tools preferred
• Experience in the use of mapping software
• Experience in land mobile radio system design per customer specifications.
• Microsoft Visio experience preferred.
• Experience in interfacing with vendors, customers, and subcontractors.
• Experience in support of negotiation of systems sales.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Proficient in RF system design and propagation analysis in accordance with engineering best practices
• Proficient in developing RF Design write-up or theory of operation for designed system
• Ability to present the RF System Design to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read system drawings and schematics.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and display a sense of urgency based on actions required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Proven ability to conduct accurate vendor analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate sense of urgency and instill this in others.
• Demonstrated team-building skills.

TRAVEL: Up to 25%

EF Johnson Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Employer who values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this company to provide equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment. The company complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.