Systems Engineer

Madison, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

"For our radio program we are looking for a more seasoned engineer to bring the DOC to the forefront of radio technology." - Hiring Manager

Job Description Attached - Responsibilities and Requirements below:

Analysis and review to ensure compliance for new and existing radio systems

• Analyze performance data related to radio systems with the development of techniques to optimize the use of radio resources. Assist and advise institutions and centers on providing the necessary data to account for their radio communications needs for the upcoming biennium and provide recommendations on improvements to their plans and implementation strategies.
• Assist with the development of department radio communications planning for the better use of existing services and consideration of new services and technologies.
• Assist with standardization of operating procedures for all DOC institutions and centers to follow. This would include a DOC Communications Plan, Security Internal Management Procedures (SIMPs), policies and procedures as required by Security and Internal management, and establishing disaster recovery plans and services.
• Assist with securing and administering FCC radio frequency licenses including filing applications with the FCC on a timely basis, with necessary input from the installation vendors, to ensure that the systems can be operational when needed.
• Assist with maintaining Tower Licenses and FAA approval for towers located near airports.
• Coordinate with outside agencies the analysis of frequency use for Mutual Aide and Emergency response. Assist with developing Memorandums of Understanding for authorized use of such frequencies or written authorization to apply for licenses for said use when appropriate. Attend Emergency Response meetings and apply findings to DOC radio systems.
• Partner with vendors to build relationships, analyze processes and technology to ensure system aligns with industry standards in all areas of radio technology, including but not limited to, network, PC & cabling standards.

Assist with development and installation of radio communications systems for the department on a state-wide basis

• Assist the installation and implementation of all new services and systems with the involved vendors, contractors, architects, engineers, departmental users and other agencies, ensuring that installations meet all DOC and state standards.
• Assist in implementation of radio installs with DET & DOC BTM with regards to network connectivity and ensuring all systems are consistent with BTM standards.
• Provide consultation at the appropriate office, unit, institution, division or department level on the acquisition of new radio communication systems, both under current consideration and for budgetary purposes.
• Assist in planning and conducting reviews of service levels and equipment performance to make recommendations for the improvement of efficiencies and cost controls, responding to program changes and user needs.
• Assist in implementing and ensuring quality control of DOC Fleet Map – identification of all radios, talk groups available and identification of which radios have access to specific talk groups.
• Assist in maintaining inventory & databases reflecting the DOC Fleet Map and inventory of all radio equipment. Maintain drawings of connectivity & key hardware items with regards to the DOC radio systems.
• Maintain inventory of all Code Plugs (electronic file that contains features and programming for a specific radio) for programmable radio in the fleet. Conduct periodic onsite analysis of radio programming of fleet radios and compare to code plug date on file to assure standardization and reliability.
• Assist configuring networking equipment to include switches and other network apparatus used in radio systems and connectivity to existing state networks.
• Install, configure and backup workstations used in any IT-integrated facility-based radio systems.

Assist with on-site radio asset management

• Assist with the scheduling, planning and implementation of site surveys to review existing radio communication systems and services aimed at identifying problems and…