Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Radio & Cellular Engineer
Location: Plano, TX 75024 (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Role Overview

The Senior Radio & Cellular Engineer will function as a Level 3/4 Radio Engineer responsible for end-to-end design, integration, deployment, and support of enterprise radio and private cellular systems. This role leads major radio network initiatives, supports Proof of Concepts, troubleshoots system performance, and works hands-on with Motorola LMR systems, IP networking, RF engineering, and cellular infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Radio & Cellular Engineering

• Function as a Level 3–4 Radio Engineer for enterprise radio and cellular systems.
• Lead and support end-to-end radio system design, integration, validation, and commissioning.
• Support TMNA Radio Network initiatives including Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and production deployments.
• Troubleshoot audio quality issues, coverage gaps, RF interference, and data service anomalies.
• Configure and test repeaters, combiners, antennas, routers, switches, and related IP network hardware.
• Provide hands-on execution of small to large strategic and tactical Private Cellular projects.
• Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of new radio solutions and technologies.

Project & Vendor Management

• Act as a point of escalation for project execution and operational issues.
• Lead weekly project status meetings and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in vendor and solution selection processes.
• Coordinate resources, track execution, and validate new deployments, upgrades, and expansions.
• Engage with vendors and manufacturer technical support centers for rapid issue resolution.

Field Engineering & Deployment

• Conduct site surveys and develop site plans for complete facility coverage.
• Install, test, and maintain Motorola Radio & Cellular systems.
• Perform upgrades, patching, software enhancements, and system acceptance testing.
• Submit and track Change Management requests for Motorola and cellular systems.
• Travel to radio sites as needed for surveys, testing, deployments, validations, and maintenance.

Operational Support & Documentation

• Monitor radio and cellular systems for trouble areas; proactively resolve issues and document root cause.
• Support service tickets while working on enterprise cellular projects.
• Develop and maintain Operational Support Guides, runbooks, and technical documentation.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, MIS, or equivalent work experience.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in Radio, RF, and Cellular engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to influence and persuade at all levels.
• Expertise in Motorola Radio Systems; strong proficiency with Motorola LMR, DMR, and Trunking systems.
• Experience with RF propagation, coverage analysis, and interference mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with Motorola tools such as CPS, Radio Management (RM), Tuner, and firmware utilities.
• Strong understanding of IP networking including VLANs, QoS, firewalls, and network security.
• Solid grasp of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Wireless, and network integration concepts.
• Experience with analysis/performance tools (Wireshark, iPerf, etc.).
• Extensive exposure to Wireless, RF, LTE, and Private Cellular technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Required Skills