RF Engineer at Vaco, LLC
Tampa, FL 33637
About the Job
Role Overview: The RF System Engineer is a pivotal team member responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of P-25 public safety radio systems within the designated region, with a primary focus on Florida. This role involves field support for existing complex communication systems, leadership in talent development, collaboration with stakeholders, and active participation in the growth of the public safety industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Support:
- Provide on-site support for large public safety communication systems, encompassing analog/digital radio networks, IP networks, microwave links, and wireless data.
- Troubleshoot issues promptly, ensuring seamless functionality of critical communication infrastructure.
Leadership and Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor a team of technicians, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Collaboration and Enhancement:
- Work closely with management and customers to identify, present, and implement enhancement opportunities for public safety communication systems.
- Contribute to the development of new offerings aligned with customer needs.
Needs Assessment and Sales Support:
- Develop comprehensive needs assessments for State and Local Government Agencies.
- Collaborate with the Ci team during sales presentations to articulate technical aspects and address customer requirements.
Project Management:
- Generate and present project schedules and goals, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
- Proactively communicate project updates to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Participate in or lead discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, and other relevant personnel.
- Actively engage with customers, prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration.
Qualifications & Requirements: Required:
- 5+ years of experience in maintaining large public safety radio networks.
- Extensive knowledge of L3Harris land mobile radio (LMR) systems, simulcast, P25 radio technology, and microwave systems.
- Technical proficiency in Linux, SQL server, Microsoft, Cisco networking devices, Firepower firewalls, VMware.
- Strong computer skills, including networking knowledge.
- Familiarity with telecommunications test equipment.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking principles, and network security.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred:
- Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISSP).
Travel: Approximately 25%.
Join us in advancing public safety communication solutions and contribute to the success of the industry.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.