RadioSystem engineer

Immediate need for a talented

• Understand technical/business requirements gathered from the business units.
• Analyze, design, and document platforms/systems to meet enterprise requirements.
• Install, customize, maintain, test, and troubleshoot operating systems and other systems software.
• Configure, install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot hardware systems.
• Perform root cause analysis to quickly recover from service interruptions, and to prevent recurring problems.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies for enterprise use to consistently drive down total cost of ownership.
• Provide technical support, as needed, to the enterprise.
• Perform technical reviews comparing enterprise standard platform components with that of their leading industry competitors.
• Consult with other business units (e.g. application groups, DBAs, middleware, etc.) to configure platforms for product installation.
• Design and document enterprise standards and procedures.
• Ensure platforms/systems conform to established enterprise/industry standards (systems management, security, operating systems, etc.) and reference models.
• Implement changes to platforms with minimal impact to the business by following enterprise standards and procedures.
• Monitor, manage, and tune platforms to ensure expected availability and performance levels are achieved.
• Provide on-site, and on-call 7x24x365 support, as needed.
• Coordinate activities with internal/external technology owners/service providers.
• Plan and implement life cycle management of software and hardware.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology trends.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide technical operational support for all voice, data network and/or radio communication systems. Provide technical /engineering support for staff system wide. Document, track and update service tickets, inventory and new equipment.
• Responsible for communication and network project design, installation and documentation support.
• Other requirements include developing resource plans, risk assessments, project plans, checkpoint reviews and other deliverables as the project requires.
• Assist leaders in identifying the proper scope for projects. Develops an initial plan to clearly define the project requirements and determine an appropriate solution design.
• Tracks, manages and adjust project plans as necessary to ensure success. Define radio communications infrastructure requirements to suit customer needs.
• Install or supervise installation of radio communications infrastructure. Monitor radio communications infrastructure performance. Ensure radio communications system stability.
• Trouble shoot radio communication system problems.
• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
• Capable of performing facilities maintenance as needed. Should be able to lift and move equipment upwards of 75lbs.

• Degree or certification and minimum 3 years working knowledge of Radio Communications including HF, VHF, UHF and Trunk radio Systems preferred.
• Portable, Mobiles, repeaters, Base Stations. Working knowledge of Integrated Radio Communications Console Systems experience preferred.
• Working Experience with RF Communications Systems Design. Working Experience with RF Interference Troubleshooting preferred.
• Working knowledge of Airline Air to Ground and Ground to ground Communications Systems preferred. Working knowledge of Radio-Telephony systems.
• Working knowledge of processes associated with Local Exchange Carriers and Telecommunication. Emergency Airline Radio Operations.
• Vendor Management skills related to Radio Communication Vendors preferred. FCC general Radio License preferred, but not required.
• Strong Project Management Skills including RFI, RFP and RFQ preferred. Related project management software systems preferred.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, Access, Project and Power Point).
• Client planning and tracking preferred.
• Working knowledge of Data Communications and Network Systems appropriate to Radio Systems required.
• Servers, Database and PC Operations preferred. On call support as required.
• Travel system wide as required. Knowledge of Airline Communications preferred.
• Flight Operations, Ground and Technical Operations a plus.
• Working knowledge with FCC and FAA regulations for radio Communications preferred.
• Capable of performing facilities maintenance as necessary. Also, must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be performing satisfactorily in current position. Engineer is responsible for tools to perform daily job function.
• FCC : General Operators License (Preferred but not required for hire.) Position is open in ATL, but will consider MSP Candidates.