RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

System Support - 3.4 Dayton, OH Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Telecommunications network troubleshooting Network antenna Network spectrum analysis DAS 5 years System design Electrical engineering Encrypted communication protocols Associate's degree in information technology RF signal diagnostics Telecommunications RF engineering Hardware support Associate's degree in electrical engineering Design engineering Regulatory affairs Vendor relationship management Contingency planning Hardware management Radio frequency (RF) testing Emergency response planning Emergency communication Data encryption implementation Supplier relationship management (SRM) Key management Senior level Electrical Engineering Associate's degree Legal compliance Site surveys Technology infrastructure engineering Full Job Description Radio Communications Engineer Full-Time / 7:00 AM - 4:00

PM DEPT:

Digital Health & Technology

INFRASTRUCTURE VOICE DATA NETWORKS

Join Premier Health as a Radio Communications Engineer and be part of a mission-critical role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's radio communication infrastructure. Embrace the opportunity to ensure seamless interoperability between critical departments and agencies, making a real difference in emergency response and patient care. Premier Health is renowned for being a beloved employer, fostering a culture of connection and support where employees thrive and feel valued. Ensure 99.99% uptime for critical radio systems - including base stations, repeaters, bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs), and distributed antenna systems (DAS) across all hospital facilities. Manage radio hardware lifecycle Act as primary technical liaison for

MARCS-IP

system; and troubleshoot P25-compliant mobile and portable radios for clinical and security staff. Maintain specialized communication links for Care Flight and emergency services Design communication protocols for mass casualty events Coordinate with Campus PD for special events Conduct RF site surveys and optimization Manage FCC licensing and regulatory compliance Develop PACE strategy (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) plan for all critical clinical and security communication pathways. Oversee vendor management

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Candidates must be willing to commute and work "in-person" often at the Dayton, Ohio area offices Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or related field Years of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education 5-7 years of experience in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems

FCC HAM Technician License:

Strongly preferred or required within 6 months of hire. CJIS Compliance & Certification or Approval from

Premier Chief of Police:

Must be able to pass a rigorous state and federal fingerprint-based background check. The candidate must obtain and maintain LECJIS (Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Information System) certification within 30 days of hire to legally handle radios and infrastructure that carry encrypted law enforcement data.

Public Safety Sensitive Access:

Due to the requirement of managing encrypted keys (Key Management Facility/KMF) for Campus Police and Care Flight, the candidate must have no felony convictions and meet the "trustworthiness" standards set by the Ohio Attorney General's Office for access to OHLEG (Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway) sensitive areas. Proficiency with Motorola APX series radios and CPS Knowledge of RF theory, antenna systems, and signal interference troubleshooting Expert-level knowledge of AES-256 and ADP encryption standards within the P25 environment Must be able to lift up to 75lbs (radios, batteries, base units) Join Premier Health's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on critical communication systems. If you are a skilled Radio Communications Engineer with a passion for improving emergency response and ensuring patient safety, apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative work environment at Premier Health.