Job Title: Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System Technologist

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Opportunity:

Provide Support to the Government O&M Manager utilizing best practices to maintain, monitor, repair and report on the readiness and reliability of the existing and future ICE TACCOM networks. Program radios to support the 20,000 + Law Enforcement Officers Deploy in support of customer missions to provide Critical Voice Communications Capabilities

Responsibilities:
• Repair & maintain a P25 simulcast conventional public safety radio communications systems
• Monitor site status and address discovered issues, verify documentation of fielded systems, and interact with end-users to gather information to solve problems
• Perform installations, repairs/replacements, technical evaluations, and assessments of various radio systems(s), telephonic troubleshooting, and/or maintenances of radio systems at ICE radio sites
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair, electronic equipment associated with land mobile radio systems - tests, repairs, and maintain base, mobile, and portable two-way radios and accessory equipment Assemble, connect, and secure such components as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies
• Program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the following LMR assets: APX 8000, APX 8500, XT XTL/APX 5000 consolette, Quantar Repeater, Astro-Tac receiver, Astro-Tac 3000 comparator, GTR 8000 repeater, GPW 8000 receiver, and GCM 8000 comparator.
• Build radio code plugs for mission critical operations.
• Update CPS software and firmware for all radio programming computers.
• Test, tune and align duplexers, repeaters, portable radios and mobile radios.
• Manage encryption keys using the Motorola Key Management Facility (KMF).
• Encrypt radios using Over-the-Air-Rekeying (OTAR) or manually by using the KVL-3000+/ KVL 5000. • Analyze and interpret circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, complete communication system schematic diagrams, and network specifications for the purpose of installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining the system or device.

Travel in support of Customer Missions to engineer, design, and install Critical Voice Communications systems in support of Federal Law Enforcement activities throughout the US and Territories

Qualifications:

Associates Degree and minimum of 10 years' experience in tactical communications integration, testing, programming, troubleshooting, and design; or High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 12 years' experience in tactical communications integration, testing, programming, troubleshooting, and design. Experience in tactical communications P25 integration, installation, operations, and maintenance. Experience in repairing and maintaining P25 infrastructure equipment. Additional required experience include:
• Experience in analyzing tower sites and identifying deficiencies/areas that require correction/repair, documenting condition of sites, preparing reports to document tower site status, repairs, and maintenance
• Experience in monitoring, documenting, T1, MPLS, leased circuits and POTS lines and checking parameters
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance of command & control/dispatch center equipment
• Experience in performing preventative and corrective maintenance of command & control/dispatch center equipment and identifying deficiencies/areas that require correction/repair
• Experience in preparing reports to document preventative maintenance
• Experience in tactical communications operation, maintenance, and management of rapid deployment assets
• Experience in providing technical support in the field for the use of rapid deployment assets by special operations and emergency/disaster response
• Experience in preparing reports to document interoperable system status Desired: Familiarity with Motorola 7.xx System and Juniper network equipment.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$86,600 - $181,800