Radio Engineer; Electronics Technician II

About the Role

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s Troop B Radio Shop is seeking an Electronics Technician II (S) to provide highly technical maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of complex telecommunications systems and equipment that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations. The role will maintain critical communications systems one at a time.

• Repair, program, align, and test fixed, mobile, and portable transceivers and repeaters across multiple frequency bands.
• Program and configure mobile data computers (MDC) and integrate them with transceivers, modems, GPS systems, and power sources in vehicles.
• Install, maintain, repair, and certify radar and speed‑timing equipment; perform annual certification testing and testify in court when required.
• Install, program, align, and maintain base‑station telecommunications equipment, antennas, towers, and emergency power systems, including tower climbing and site construction support.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mobile video‑recording systems and associated components.
• Maintain communications‑center control consoles and digital signal‑routing systems.
• Install and configure communications and emergency equipment in vehicles, including radios, lighting, and data systems.
• Maintain certification records, manage inventory, order parts, and coordinate equipment repairs.
• Perform required administrative activities related to equipment maintenance and compliance.

• Knowledge of electronic principles and the use of computers, mobile data computers, and networking applications.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications equipment, including transceivers, modems, and network controllers.
• Ability to use digital and electronic diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and reference materials.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications systems and related equipment.

• Associate’s degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in repairing and maintaining complex electronic systems.
• or High school diploma or GED and four years of progressive experience in repairing and maintaining complex electronic systems.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess or obtain within one year a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License or an equivalent certification.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and drug‑screening test.
• Typical work schedule:
  Monday–Friday, 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
• Position may require appropriate licensure and physical ability to climb towers and perform site construction support.

Salary Range: $45,431.00 – $53,927.00 (Salary Grade NC11). This position is located at 3467 HWY
701S., Clarkton, NC28433.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.