Senior Systems Engineer

Eastern Communications
Hazlet, NJ
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Public safety and infrastructure-focused engineers with systems design experience will find this role in Hazlet, NJ, offers a chance to work on complex RF and dispatch systems with a collaborative team structure.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in public safety and RF system design for critical infrastructure
    — “supporting our nation’s critical infrastructure and securing communications for first responders, utilities, and transportation”
  • Individuals who can balance independent work with cross-functional team support
    — “independent, self-motivated individual contributor also capable of rolling up your sleeves and supporting your teammates”
  • Engineers with experience in multi-site radio systems and technical documentation
    — “Develop system documentation including design drawings, interface control documents, network configurations, and test plans”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to on-site work in Hazlet, NJ, with some remote flexibility
    — “Position based in Hazlet, NJ with potential for remote work”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in customer and vendor technical discussions regularly
    — “Participate in customer and vendor discussions to support project execution and technical alignment”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in RF system design and multi-site radio technologies in your resume
    — “two way radio systems including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional simulcast and trunking systems”
  • Highlight your ability to coordinate across engineering and field teams in your interview responses
    — “Adapt procedures and coordinate work across engineering and field teams”
  • Demonstrate your experience in project planning and risk analysis during interviews
    — “Perform technical planning ... and risk/support-ability analyses”
  • Include examples of presenting technical information to stakeholders in your resume or portfolio
    — “Present project-specific technical information in meetings and contribute to proposal development”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Conducted systems engineering aspects of design
  • Developed system documentation
  • Performed technical planning
Typical background
Systems EngineerElectrical Engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

RF And Networked Communications SystemsSystem DocumentationTechnical PlanningIntegration

Preferred

P25 And DMR Multi-site Conventional Simulcast And Trunking SystemsFiber OpticsMPLSMicrowave

Stack & domain

RF And Networked Communications SystemsPublic Safety ClientsSystem DocumentationDesign DrawingsInterface Control DocumentsNetwork ConfigurationsTest PlansTechnical PlanningSystem Parts OrderingIntegrationVerification And ValidationRisk/support-ability AnalysesCustomer And Vendor DiscussionsProject ExecutionTechnical AlignmentProposal DevelopmentAdapt ProceduresCoordinate WorkEngineering And Field TeamsTwo Way Radio SystemsP25 And DMR Multi-site Conventional Simulcast And Trunking SystemsNetworkingDispatch SystemsTelephony SystemsRF Antenna SystemsRFSystem DesignNetworking ConfigurationSystem ProgrammingFiber OpticsMPLSMicrowaveVM ServersWindows/linux OSProgrammingTroubleshootingSystem DiagnosticsElectronics SystemsSelf-managementCommunicationPresentationCommunicationsPublic SafetyInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Eastern Communications via Lever

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.

Source: Eastern Communications careers (Lever)

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