This is a remote position.
About This Opportunity
CTI Staffing is partnering with a well-established utility organization to find a Tait Radio (RF) Engineer for their communications team, fully remote supporting Pacific time zone.
This team keeps a mission-critical private radio network running across the utility's service area. The role owns the full lifecycle of the radio network, from design through RF optimization, and is central to keeping field communications reliable for a large, safety-focused operation.
What You'll Do
Design Tait radio solutions (DMR, MPT-IP, conventional) including system diagrams and equipment specifications
Lead installation, wiring, and commissioning of base stations, repeaters, and antenna infrastructure
Configure and program subscriber radios, base stations, and network controllers using Tait software tools
Diagnose and resolve RF performance, network connectivity, and software issues
Conduct site surveys and RF coverage analysis to optimize network performance
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, network diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and client stakeholders
Build strong day-to-day relationships with client technical teams
Requirements
What You Bring
Must-Have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent practical experience
Direct hands-on experience with Tait Communications radio systems (DMR, MPT-IP, conventional)
Strong RF fundamentals: antenna theory, propagation, RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers)
Proficiency with Tait system management and configuration software tools
Experience with IP networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching) as applied to radio systems
Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical, root-cause approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
RF safety standards knowledge
Nice-to-Have:
Prior work in utility, transit, or public safety communications environments
Experience training or mentoring junior radio engineers
Client-facing project delivery experience
Familiarity with additional LMR vendor platforms
Technical Environment:
Tait DMR (Tier 2 & Tier 3), MPT-IP, Conventional systems
Tait System Management, DMR Administrator, Enable Fleet
TCP/IP networking, spectrum analysis equipment
What Success Looks Like:
Stable, optimized RF coverage across the service area within the first 90 days
Clean, complete network documentation handed off to the client
Fast, accurate diagnosis and resolution on Tait-specific technical issues as they arise