Radio Programming Engineer

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a Radio Programming Engineer to join its Technical Services Unit. The Engineer will program, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support mission‑critical land mobile radio (LMR) communications systems for the State Highway Patrol and partner public‑safety agencies on the VIPER network and other local 700/800 MHz trunked radio systems.

Salary Range: $70,528–$76,789

• Develop, maintain, and deploy radio programming templates (code plugs) for VIPER and other public‑safety radio systems.
• Program, configure, test, and support mobile, portable, and fixed radio communications equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment and related infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical resource for radio programming, interoperability, and communications‑related initiatives.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to support communications interoperability and operational requirements.
• Assist with communications equipment inventory management, asset tracking, and lifecycle planning.
• Evaluate operational needs and assist in the development of technical solutions, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support emergency communications operations and statewide deployment activities as required.

• Working knowledge of voice and network principles, security administration processes, metrics collection, and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with voice platforms and multiple telco voice providers, systems, and vendors.
• Experience designing, building, managing, and maintaining enterprise‑level, mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Experience in the radio and communication area, with extensive knowledge of two‑way radio theory and communications systems.
• Experience with P‑25 products from Motorola Solutions highly desirable.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform system diagnostics on complex radio systems.
• Expertise in installation, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and programming of wireless communication equipment such as radios, transmitters, receivers, and antennas.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, FCIA, NABER or equivalent industry certification.

• Experience solving complex network issues involving voice and IT environments.
• Technical knowledge and experience assessing/auditing network security.
• Experience with voice platforms and enterprise network infrastructure.

• Typical schedule Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with weekend & holiday on‑call rotation.
• Must be available for after‑hours, weekend, and emergency call‑backs within 45 minutes when scheduled.
• Must work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and may be called to special events.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required; must obtain within 90 days if not currently held.

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.