Eastern Communications

Mission-critical communications technology and services

Senior Systems Engineer

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHazlet, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree is required.
A minimum of 3–5 years of prior relevant experience is required.
The position is based in Hazlet, New Jersey, with potential for remote work.
Experience with two-way radio systems, including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional simulcast and trunking systems, is preferred.
Networking, dispatch systems, and telephony systems experience is preferred.
Experience with RF antenna systems is preferred.
Experience with RF, system design, networking configuration, and system programming is preferred.
Familiarity with fiber optics, MPLS, microwave, virtual machine servers, and Windows or Linux operating systems is preferred.
Ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex electronic systems is preferred.
Strong self-management and communication skills for working closely with customers and technical and project management teams are preferred.
Strong presentation skills are preferred.

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 and supportability analyses.
Collaborate with 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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with two-way radio systems, including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional simulcast and trunking systems.
Networking, dispatch systems, and telephony systems experience.
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 or Linux operating systems.
Ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex electronic systems.
Strong self-management and communication skills for working closely with customers and technical and project management teams.
Strong presentation skills.

Salary Range: 110000 to 145000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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.

About the Company

Eastern Communications

Mission-critical communications technology and services

Eastern Communications provides mission-critical communications technology, services, and infrastructure for essential operations. It serves public safety, transportation, and utilities, delivering secure and reliable networks and related services that support critical voice and data communications across critical missions. Its offerings span the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of communications infrastructure to ensure dependable connectivity when it matters most. The company differentiates itself by focusing on end-to-end, reliable solutions tailored to safety-critical and infrastructure-heavy industries, prioritizing uptime, security, and resilience. The goal is to enable safe, efficient, and continuous operations for its customers through robust communications capabilities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1976

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