The Role
Designs, configures, implements, integrates, and tests land mobile radio and dispatch communication systems for public safety, transportation, and utility customers. Develops technical documentation, test plans, network configurations, and design drawings; performs planning, ordering, validation, risk analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. Collaborates with project managers, network engineers, vendors, customers, and field teams throughout project execution and contributes to technical presentations and proposals.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you inspired by the idea of supporting our nation’s critical infrastructure and securing communications for first responders, utilities, and transportation?
Are you an independent, self-motivated individual contributor also capable of rolling up your sleeves and supporting your teammates when unexpected challenges arise?
Company Overview
Eastern Communications, Ltd. is a critical communications provider based in Long Island City, Queens, NY. Founded in 1976, and acquired from original ownership in 2020, Eastern provides infrastructure, technical services, field replacement parts, and maintenance to a range of end users including public safety, transportation, utilities, and the federal government. The company has earned its exceptional reputation for delivering the highest quality products and services over its 40+ year history. In November 2025, Eastern acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, and now comprises 230 employees across 17 locations nationwide.
Role Overview
Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, the role of the Systems Engineer is to conduct systems engineering aspects of design, configuration, implementation and testing for projects of Land Mobile Radio wireless communications systems and dispatch center technologies for Public Safety, Transportation and Utility Customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and implement RF and networked communications systems for public safety clients
- Develop system documentation including design drawings, interface control documents, network configurations, and test plans
- Perform technical planning, system parts ordering, integration, verification and validation, and risk/support-ability analyses
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Project Managers, Network Engineers, and other Systems Engineers to ensure full lifecycle project integration
- Participate in customer and vendor discussions to support project execution and technical alignment
- Present project-specific technical information in meetings and contribute to proposal development
- Adapt procedures and coordinate work across engineering and field teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree with a minimum 3-5 years of prior relevant experience
- Position based in Hazlet, NJ with potential for remote work
Preferred Skills
- Two way radio systems including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional simulcast and trunking systems
- Networking, dispatch systems and telephony systems
- RF antenna systems
- Experience working with RF, system design, networking configuration, system programming
- Familiarity with technologies including Fiber Optics, MPLS, Microwave, VM servers, Windows/Linux OS
- The ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex electronics systems
- Strong self-management skills and communication skills to work closely with PMC customers as well as PMC Technical and Project Management teams
- Strong presentation skills
Benefits We Can Offer You
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401k and company match
- Annual Performance Review and Accompanied bonus
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
- Ongoing technical training
- Advancement opportunities
- Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment
- Safe, clean & friendly work environment
If you are a talented and experienced Systems Engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field
- 3-5 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience with two-way radio systems, including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional, simulcast, and trunking systems
- Experience with networking, dispatch systems, and telephony systems
- Experience with RF antenna systems
- Experience with RF, system design, networking configuration, and system programming
- Familiarity with fiber optics, MPLS, microwave, virtual machine servers, and Windows/Linux operating systems
- Ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform diagnostics on electronic systems
- Strong self-management and communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
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The Company
What We Do
Eastern Communications Ltd. is a leading provider of mission-critical communications technology, services, and infrastructure in North America. Headquartered in New York, the company supports public safety, utilities, transportation, and federal markets by ensuring reliable connectivity for personnel in the field. With over six decades of experience, they specialize in wireless trunking, system design, and rapid-response maintenance to ensure critical communication readiness for their partners.
