Land Mobile Radio Engineer – Principal
About the role
Seeking a highly experienced Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Engineer - Principal to provide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include engineering support for Project 25 (P25) systems, Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI), Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP), interoperability planning, location services, enterprise radio architecture, testing, implementation oversight, and systems integration supporting Army-wide LMR modernization. This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements as directed by the Government. Location: Remote (primary place of performance is remote; occasional on-site support may be required at Fort Belvoir, VA). Clearance: Must have Active or Interim SECRET Security Clearance prior to commencement of work; U.S. Citizenship required. Job Type: Full-time. Contract Type: Government Contract (Base Year: 1 year; two 12-month option periods; 6-month extension option).
Responsibilities
- Provide senior engineering expertise supporting Army LMR modernization initiatives
- Provide engineering support for P25 systems, ISSI, RoIP, interoperability planning, location services, and enterprise radio architecture
- Oversee testing and validation of upgraded LMR systems to ensure full compliance with P25 standards
- Verify all components (ISSI, RoIP, Location Tracking) are fully interoperable with Army communications networks
- Review and provide detailed technical documentation and performance verification reports
- Support the transition of existing LMR systems to APCO P25 Phase 2 standard
- Integrate, test, and validate critical system interfaces including ISSI, RoIP Gateways, and Location Tracking System
- Define and implement a reliable, repeatable Quality Assurance (QA) process for reviewing third-party integrator deliverables
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
- Certifications: APCO certifications; Motorola