Current Vacancies

With over 40 years of experience. Covering Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast.

This position is for a radio engineer/technician with experience in mobile radio.

This is a key technical position within our company

You will be likely to have a tertiary qualification and at least 10 years of relevant experience

About the role;

Initially the work will comprise programming and configuring mobile radios, bench service work, radio, network implementation, frequency planning and design, configuring radio network equipment.  Site work is required for new installations, upgrades and repairs and maintenance.  A strong understanding of TCP/IP networking as well as configuring DMR Tier III and Tier II networks and mobile radio.

Essential Skills;

• A solid theoretical understanding of RF systems including system level RF analysis and including link budget analysis and RF combining techniques.
• A solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and addressing

In addition:

Highest regard for the health and safety of everyone on site, and the public

Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to build strong working relationships

Strong logic in fault finding and problem-solving ability

Full driver’s license

Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude with a strong work ethic

Be healthy and physically fit

Programming and Configuration Customer Equipment;

With the increasingly sophisticated deployment and utilisation of mobile radio plant (for example Tait unify vehicle).  The job entails developing a complete understanding of the software features of mobile radio plant and deploying these for clients.  Although not essential it would be an advantage to have skills in Node Red, Node.js and MQTT brokerage.

Systems Engineering;

Systems engineering can be broadly divided into:  RF passive components, radio and baseband plant, TCP/IP networking plant, and power supply plant.  A strong understanding of the four segments is required.

Assist our Senior Radio Technician with the systems engineering process associated with Mount Campbell’s radio networks and systems, including requirements definition, system design, verification and validation and associated documentation products.  Particularly in regard to DMR Tier III and DMR Tier II radio networks and intersite radio linking with TCP/IP.

Our network devices are monitored with PRTG and experience in this would be an advantage

Conduct research for prospective network components.

Assist with the engineering change process associated with the deployment of new systems and bringing new systems/components into operational use.