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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Eastern Communications Ltd., LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Program Optimization, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Linux, Document Management Systems, Digital Signal 1, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Linux Servers, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Verification and Validation (Software), System Programming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-engineer-long-island-city-ny--ec162991-5a51-4325-85e1-156eceb43b53

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree with a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
 * Willingness to travel domestically (~25%travel)

Preferred Skills

 * Must be able to successfully interact with project teams, able to delegate as well as accept project responsibilities
 * Current GSEC, or SSCP certification; Security+
 * Network Security, Computer Aided Dispatch, RF antenna systems
 * Experience working with RF, system design, networking, configuration, system programming
 * Design and field experience in IT integration, NetworkAssurance/Security, Network Deployments, Land Mobile Radio Systems consisting of Base Station Repeaters, Interoperability Gateway, RF, Dispatch, fixed, mobile and portable radio operation and programming
 * Working knowledge in Networking, Wireless Communications, Fiber Optic, T1, MPLS, Microwave and Radio Coverage Analysis and verification
 * Knowledge of virtual machine servers, software application and installation, Windows Server, and Linux server operating systems
 * Experience working with Federal agencies
 * Strong presentation skills, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Systems, CompTIA Security+, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Corporate Governance, Customer Conversion, Document Management, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Equipment Selection, Federal Government, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Hardware Installation, High Tech Industry, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interoperability, Linux Operating System, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Microwaves, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Security, On Site Support, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Public Safety, Public Transport, Radio Frequency, Radio Operation, Risk, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Safety Equipment, Safety Systems,
Software Installation, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems/Internals Programming, T-1 / DS1, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Track Customer Issues, Validation Testing, Virtual Machine (VM), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless Radio

## Description

Are you an independent, self-motivated individual contributor also capable of rolling up your sleeves and supporting your teammates when unexpected challenges arise?, Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, the role of Senior Systems Engineer is to conduct systems engineering aspects of design, development, and production and testing for projects of Land Mobile Radio wireless communications systems for Public Safety, Transportation and Utility Customers. System Designs and test plans are developed to meet customer requirements. Technical oversight for Eastern Communications and its team of subcontractors are often required to meet customer commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities

 * Development of design documentation to include application descriptions, interface control documents, system design drawings, system integration, network configuration, and test plans
 * Participation in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and other Eastern Communications personnel to complete contractural commitments and advance projects.

 * Technical planning, system parts ordering, system integration, verification and validation cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
 * Analysis at all levels of system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
 * Logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems and subsystem solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
 * Provide Systems Engineering project ownership after contract award including final design and equipment selection, implementation, as-built documentation, factory and on-site installation, and system optimization
 * Partnering with internal stakeholders, to include Project Managers, Network Engineers, and other System Engineers to ensure complete project lifecycle integration


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